One of the minor African goddesses, is Oya. Her name, Oya, in the Yoruban culture means “she who tore”. Oya is a Great Yoruban Orisha. An Orisha is any of several minor gods in southern Nigeria. The term is also used in various religious cults of South America and the Caribbean. She is the goddess of storms and winds, but her realm ranges from a gentle breeze to thunder and lightning. One reason why she is feared by many people, is because she brings sudden changes in people and landscapes, etc. Oya can destroys building structures with her strong winds. She is the Queen of the Winds of change.
Goddesses like Oya, are referred to as Dark goddesses, because they not only guide you through the darkness; but they point you to the light of hope. She will help you understand the truth and to get justice. Oya is a boundary between life and death. Because Oya also rules in the cemetery, she can choose bring forth death or not.
Oya’s favorite number is 9 because of her 9 children. Her planet is Uranus and her day is Wednesday. Colors connected to Oya are maroon, purple, red and black. And her offering plant is an eggplant. …show more content…
But she decided not to, because it was her father’s kingdom and she held a great deal of respect for him. Because she was in such a state of mind, she went to speak to her mother and said, "Iya mi with your waters and my winds we could end this marriage”. Oya was very jealous of her iya mi’s (mother’s) love for her brother. Oya’s mother, married Shango, her brother. So Oya’s mother had listened to her daughter and could not believe that Oya would be so angry and foolish to start war over a man. Oya’s iya mi responded saying, “I will not end this marriage because my oma aiafi has upset you. I will never fight against my own son". Omo aiafi means favorite
Goddesses like Oya, are referred to as Dark goddesses, because they not only guide you through the darkness; but they point you to the light of hope. She will help you understand the truth and to get justice. Oya is a boundary between life and death. Because Oya also rules in the cemetery, she can choose bring forth death or not.
Oya’s favorite number is 9 because of her 9 children. Her planet is Uranus and her day is Wednesday. Colors connected to Oya are maroon, purple, red and black. And her offering plant is an eggplant. …show more content…
But she decided not to, because it was her father’s kingdom and she held a great deal of respect for him. Because she was in such a state of mind, she went to speak to her mother and said, "Iya mi with your waters and my winds we could end this marriage”. Oya was very jealous of her iya mi’s (mother’s) love for her brother. Oya’s mother, married Shango, her brother. So Oya’s mother had listened to her daughter and could not believe that Oya would be so angry and foolish to start war over a man. Oya’s iya mi responded saying, “I will not end this marriage because my oma aiafi has upset you. I will never fight against my own son". Omo aiafi means favorite