OYA GODDESS FALLS INTO A TRANCE FESTOUR
In Yoruba mythology, Oya (Alternative spellings: Oiá, Iansã, Iansan), is the Undergoddess of the Niger River. Oya has been syncretized in Santería with the Catholic images of the Virgin of is seen in aspects as the warriorspirit of the wind, lightning, fertility, fire, and magic. She creates hurricanes and tornadoes, and guards the She is the spirit of tornadoes (which are said to be her whirling skirts as she dances), lightning, earthquakes, and any kind of destruction. Beyon
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