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Oya, the African Goddess of Weather

Oya, the African Goddess of Weather, Wind and Storms

March 1, 2023 by Adrian Lingard

According to the Yoruba religion, Oya is the goddess of the weather, and as such she is believed to be one of the strongest and most influential goddesses in all of Africa. She is usually portrayed as a very strong and brave warrior that is nigh unbeatable, being capable of …

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