The Orisha Oya in Yoruba Religion (Cuban Santeria)

Have you ever heard of Oya, the Orisha of the Niger River? This deity from Yoruba mythology is one of the socalled Orishas of death and is closely related to Ikú, the deity of death. But Oya not only represents death, she also symbolizes the intensity of mournful feelings and the world of the deceased. Do you want to learn more about this Orisha and her role in Yoruba culture? In this Podcast, we will explore the life of this Orisha and her importance in Yoruba religion.

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Title: The Orisha Oya in Yoruba Religion (Cuban Santeria)

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Who is Oya?
03:47 The number of Oya
04:08 The syncretism of Oya
04:33 The color of Oya
04:56 Greeting to Oya
05:20 Oya's family
05:50 Diloggún in Oya
06:16 Oya's tools
07:20 Oya's necklaces
07:54 Offerings to Oya
08:39 Oya's herbs
09:21 Oya's power objects
09:50 Oya's costumes
10:29 Oya's dances
11:09 Crowning Oya
11:51 Characteristics of the Omo Oya (Children of Oya)
12:40 Patakies of Oya
15:47 Farewell