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 Osun Deity in Yoruba Land

Osun, otherwise spelt as "ochun and oxun" is a goddess of the river. She is associated with beauty, love, sensuality and diplomacy. Osun is praised as 'Sengese Oloola Iyun' which shows she is the keeper of arts, jewelry amongst others.

Oriki Orisha Osun: Praise Poetry, Spiritual Power, and Divine Wisdom

Explore the Oriki of Orisha Osun in Yoruba tradition. Learn how praise poetry ho…

Yoruba Proverbs Relating to Orisha Osun: Meaning and Lesson of Proverbs about Osun goddess

Explore the proverbs of Orisha Osun in Yoruba tradition. Learn how these sayings…

Awon Eewo Orisha Osun: Rules Every Devotee Must Follow

Check out the taboos of Orisha Osun in Yoruba tradition. Learn how purity, moral…

Ikoko Osun: Understanding the Living River Water in Orisha Osun pot, and its power

Learn the power and characteristics of Osun Pot (Ikoko Osun), where river water …

Why Osogbo Hosts the Osun Festival and Why People from Around the World Travel There

Know why Osogbo is the spiritual home of the Osun Festival. Learn the history, c…

The Ear-Cutting Story: The Rivalry Between Osun and Oba and the lesson in it

Learn the famous Yoruba story of Osun and Oba, rival wives of Sango, and the tra…

Fertility vs. Promiscuity: Understanding the True Role of Orisha Osun in Yoruba Culture

Learn the true importance of Osun in Yoruba tradition. Discover how she represen…

The Arugba of Osun Festival: How Virgin Who Carries the Offering to the Orisha Osun is picked!

Learn about the Arugba, the sacred votary maid of the Osun Festival in Osogbo. R…

Osun and Oba Rivers: The Geography and Mythology of Their Confluence

Discover the geography and Yoruba mythology behind the meeting of the Osun and O…

The impacts of Osun in the life of Sango – uncovering the roles of Orisha Osun in Sango’s Life.

Check out the role of Osun as one of Sango’s wives in Yoruba tradition. Learn ho…

Preparation of the Osun Festival: The Meaning of Iná Ojú Mẹ́rìndínlógún in Yoruba Tradition

Learn about the Osun festival rite and preparation of Iná Ojú Mẹ́rìndínlógún, th…

Osun and Healing: The Power of Cold Water Healing Therapy (Omi Tutu) in Yoruba Tradition

Check out how Orisha Osun is connected to healing through Omi Tutu (cold water t…

The Relationship Between Osun and Sango: The Yoruba Story Behind Their Union

This article uncovers the Yoruba story of the relationship between Osun and Sang…