Sep 20, 2024 · PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — New civil rights lawsuits filed this week bring the total number of claims against current and former staffers of the Oregon Youth Authority to six, …

Oyá, is also the impulsiveness, the whirlpool, the barrage or devastating windsock. It can be violent and hurtful and goes with Obba and Yewá, the dead women, taking care of the …

Aug 27, 2024 · In Yoruba mythology, Orisha Oya is the fierce and powerful goddess of winds, violent storms and lightning. Known as the guardian of the river Niger and the custodian of the …

Sep 20, 2022 · In Yoruba religion, Oya was the goddess of weather, known to be one of the most powerful deities in Africa. She was also a strong and brave warrior who was considered to be …

Oya is the Spirit of the Wind in the West African religious tradition called “Ifa”, The word Oya is the name given to describe a complex convergence of Spiritual Forces that are key elements in …

Dec 9, 2024 · Hailing from the Yoruba tradition, Oya is a prominent deity embodying the forces of change and chaos. Understanding these origins offers insight into how she came to be …

Feb 15, 2025 · Gov. Tina Kotek officially placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) on administrative leave Friday, as the agency faces comprehensive review of the their …

Dec 5, 2023 · Oya, the powerful Orisha of winds, storms, and transformation, stands as a force of both destruction and renewal in Yoruba spirituality. Her dynamic energy embodies the …

Oya, the African goddess of storms, holds an esteemed place in Yoruba mythology and culture. Revered for her association with weather and natural phenomena, Oya is a powerful figure …

Jan 23, 2018 · Oya . Oya rules the dead and is involved with the ancestors, cemeteries, and the wind. She is a rather tempestuous, commanding orisha, responsible for windstorms and …