Description
An Orisha is a spirit that reflects the manifestations of God in Africa’s Yoruba religion. many Orisha have found their way throughout the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade and are now expressed on practices as varied as Santeria, Candomble, Tinidad and Oyolunji.
Oya is the powerful Yorùbá Orisha of the winds and tempests. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. Oya is known as a fierce warrior and strong protectress of women, who call on Her to settle disputes in their favor.
