Yoruba incised ceramic ritual pot for the goddess Oshun. Nigeria, 1970. Oshun (known as Ochun or Oxum in Latin America) also spelled Osun, is an orisha, a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of God in the Ifa and Yoruba religions. She is one of the most popular and venerated orishas. Oshun is the deity of the river and fresh water, luxury and pleasure, sexuality and fertility, and beauty and love

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