Who married Oshun?
Oshun is said to have gone to a drum festival one day and to have fallen in love with the king-dancer Shango, Undergod of lightning & thunder. Since that day, Shango has been married to Oba, Oya, and Oshun, though Oshun is said to be considered his principal wife.
What is Oshun’s daughter?
Jenmi; Daughter of Oshun. Oshun is a Nigerian Yoruba Orisha, a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of God in the Ifá and Yoruba religions. She is one of the most popular Orisha’s and the only female irunmole (primordial) sent to set up the world by Olodumare.
How do I invoke Oshun for love?
Sprinkle cinnamon over the petals, then add a drizzle of honey and a few drops of perfume. After you take a shower, put some water into the bowl, together with the ingredients, and pour it over yourself from the neck down. Close your eyes and ask Oshun to bring love into your life.
Who was Shango wife?
American folklorist William Bascom notes: “Oya is the favourite wife of Shango, the only wife who remained true to him until the end, leaving Oyo with him and becoming a deity when he did. She is Goddess of the Niger River, (Odo Oya), but she manifests herself as the strong wind that precedes a thunderstorm.”
How do you ask Oshun for love?
Is Oshun the daughter of Yemaya?
Oshun: Orisha of the Osun river, rivers, fertility, sensuality and women. Oshun is one of the youngest orishas and Yemaya’s younger sister. Yemaya took her under her protection and gave her dominion over all the Earth’s rivers.
How do you know if you are a daughter of Oshun?
Oshun is an orisha, a spirit, a deity, or a goddess that reflects one of the manifestations of God in the Ifá and Yoruba religions. To officially know if you are a daughter of Oshun you have to undergo some intense rituals. Click the linked names to learn more about Oshun and there other Orishas.
What Shango means?
The natural forces associated with Shango are fire and lightning. His most prominent ritual symbol is the oshe, a double-headed battle-ax. Statues representing Shango often show the oshe emerging directly from the top of his head, indicating that war and the slaying of enemies are his essential attributes.