Yemọja is often depicted as a mermaid by a number of devotees, and is associated with water, feminine mysteries, and the moon in some diaspora communities. She is the protector of women. She governs everything pertaining to women; parenting, child safety, love, and healing.

According to the itans (stories) of the Yoruba, the orisha Yemonja was a primordial spiritual entity who was charged by Olofi (God; also known as Olodumare) to assist the orisha Obatala with the formation of humans in Olofi’s creation of Earth.

Explore the fascinating Yoruba mythology with our comprehensive article on Yemoja, the mother of all Orishas. Learn about her physical traits, family, other names, powers, abilities, and her influence in modern day culture.

Dec 6, 2020 · Each year, the Yoruba people in Nigeria offer thanks to Yemoja, goddess of the river and mother of all other Yoruba gods. It is an important way for them to remember and celebrate their...

Na África, Yemọjá (a pronúncia aproximada é “Yemodjá”) é a deusa do povo egbá, que outrora habitava a região situada na bacia do rio Oshun, onde ainda existe o rio Yemoja. No início do século XIX, por causa das guerras com os daomeanos, os egbás foram obrigados a migrar para o oeste, para Abeokutá, na região centro-sul do país yorubá.

Yemayá (also spelled Yemoja, Iemoja, or Yemaya) is one of the most powerful orishas in Santeria. She is the mother of all living things, rules over motherhood and owns all the waters of the Earth. She gave birth to the stars, the moon, the sun and most of the orishas.

Yemanjá, also known as Yemoja, Iemanjá, or Yemaya, is a significant orisha in the Yoruba religion and its diasporic forms such as Candomblé and Santería. She embodies the vastness, power, and nurturing qualities of the ocean, making her a central figure in these traditions.

Jan 9, 2025 · Yemoja, also spelled Yemaya, is one of the most revered deities in Yoruba mythology and the Afro-Caribbean traditions derived from it, such as Santería, Candomblé, and Vodou. Her name combines “Yeye” (mother) and “Omo eja” (child of fish), reflecting her deep connection to water and life.

Oct 29, 2023 · Yemaya, also known as Yemoja, Yemanja, Yemalla and others, was the river or sea orisha of the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups of southwestern Nigeria. In Yoruba religion, she was considered as the mother of all living things and was among the most powerful and loved deities of all, and was also known as the Queen of the Sea.

Dec 15, 2024 · Yemoja, also spelled Yemọja or Yemayá, is one of the most cherished and widely revered Òrìṣà in Yorùbá spirituality. Known as the Mother of Waters, she embodies the life-sustaining and nurturing power of water.