Oshun - Goddess of Water, Purity, Fertility, Love, and Sensuality (in Yoruba/Umbanda/Candomblé religions)³

Oshun is commonly called the river orisha, or goddess, in the Yoruba religion. She is considered one of the most powerful of all orishas, and, like other gods, she possesses human attributes such as vanity, jealousy, and spite. Her devotees leave her offerings and perform ceremonies at bodies of fresh water such as rivers, streams and canals. She is associated with the colors white, yellow, gold, and sometimes coral.