Yemaya goddess of the sea

Yemayá (also known as Yemọja or Yemanjá) is a Yoruban river spirit. She is an Orisha, a guiding spirit of the rivers sent to aid humanity. When the Yoruba people were enslaved by colonizers, Yemayá also merged with the Virgin Mary in syncretic practices. in the Americas, the Orishas are the deities of syncretized religions such...

Once upon a time, radiantly rising from the healing deep waters of the Atlantic ocean, was the Goddess Yemaya.

Yemaya lives and rules over the seas and lakes. She also rules over maternity in our lives as she is the Mother of All. Yemaya is motherly and strongly protective, and cares deeply for all her children, comforting them and cleansing them of sorrow. She is associated with the moon, white and blue flowers, cowrie shells, pearls, and mermaids.

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Orisha Yemaya's generous and protective nature as the mother of all living things endears her to those who worship her in Yoruba, Santeria, and Voodoo.

Yemaya, Blessed Mother of the Sea.

Yemaya

Iemanjá