Who is Orisa Oduduwa Omi?
Origin — How Orisa Oduduwa Omi Became Orisa
According to tradition, Orisa Oduduwa Omi appeared when Oduduwa's followers carried his memory along the river. The water spirit became a living tribute to the founding ancestor and the waters that sustained his people.
Sacred Stories & Myths
A story recounts Orisa Oduduwa Omi guiding migrants to a fertile river valley. Another myth says she teaches descendants to honor their roots while adapting to new currents.
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