Oshun
Culture & Region
Yoruba (Nigeria) → Diaspora (Americas)
Time Period
c. Pre-colonial to present
Domains
Rivers (freshwater)lovebeautyfertilitywealthsweetnessdiplomacy
Symbols & Animals
Mirrorhoneybrasspeacockpumpkinamberyellow/gold
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove (Nigeria)
- widespread diaspora
Key Myths & Stories
Only woman among original orishas; saves world through diplomacy; love goddess; wealth-bringer
Related Deities
≈ Aphrodite/Venus (love); ≈ Lakshmi (prosperity)