Ọṣun

Ọṣun is a prominent Yoruba deity (Orisha) associated with rivers, fertility, love, and healing. Revered mainly in southwestern Nigeria, she embodies beauty, compassion, and nurturing qualities. Traditionally, she’s connected to the powerful Ọṣun River, which is considered her physical form, believed to possess spiritual significance and healing properties. Rituals and festivals honor her, seeking her blessings for health, prosperity, and fertility. As a symbol of femininity and emotional strength, Ọṣun holds a central cultural and spiritual role within Yoruba religion and practices.