In the Yoruba religion, there are a number of spirits or deities referred to as Orisha, who are considered to be manifestations of the different aspects of the one central God, Olodumara. One of these Orisha is referred to as oshun, a female figure who is worshipped as a mother figure and the manifestation of love, diplomacy, wealth and beauty. While she is often considered to be a very beneficent and loving figure, followers of the religion fear her incredible temper and the destruction that it can cause in their lives. For this reason, practitioners seek to maintain
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