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Oshun, African Goddess of Love, Beauty and Sweet Waters

In West Africa, the Yoruba people believe in a love goddess by the name of Oshun.
The Yoruba people inhabit the south-western part of modern day Nigeria and the southern part of Benin. Practitioners of traditional Yoruba religion believe in a pantheon of 401 gods (known as Orisha) who govern various aspects of the world and human life. Oshun (also spelt Osun) is regarded principally as a goddess of love.
Although Oshun governs love and the sweet waters, she is also regarded as a highly benevolent deity . Oshun is said to be the protector of the poor and the mother of all orphans. It is Oshun who fulfills their needs in this life.

Additionally, Oshun is regarded as a healer of the sick, the bringer of song, music and dance, as well as prosperity and fertility. Oshun is also depicted as a teacher, who taught the Yoruba agriculture, culture, and mysticism. She also taught them the art of divination using cowrie shells, as well as songs, chants, and meditations taught to her by her father Obatala, the first of the created Orishi.