Ọ̀ṣun: The River Orisa of Love, Fertility, and Sweet Waters (Yoruba Mythology)
Ọ̀ṣun (Oshun) is the revered Yoruba Orisa of rivers, fertility, sensuality, beauty, healing, and divine sweetness. Among the pantheon of Yoruba deities, she embodies the nurturing power of fresh water, the life-giving force without which no community can survive. Her symbol is the flowing river, her colors are gold and amber, and her sacred animals include the peacock and the
