Who is Oya Gbegbe?
Origin — How Oya Gbegbe Became Orisa
Oya Gbegbe emerged when the first great windstorms were honored as agents of change. She became the spirit who sweeps away corruption and brings the new.
Sacred Stories & Myths
A story recites how she uprooted a rotten tree that had long harmed a village, making room for healthier growth. Another recounts her helping a community let go of destructive traditions.
More Regional & Local Orisa
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Guardian Spirit of Osogbo City; He Who Guards the Sacred Town
Ewi
Voice of the Creator; The Divine Poet; Tongue of Sacred Knowledge
Asabi
air
Asabi is the Orisa of pre-ordained destiny — the divine force that gov
Ogun Meji
The Double Iron; The Ifa Signature of War and Metal
Yemoo
air
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Osanyin Kekere
forest
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Alagbara
fire
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Emi Esu
air
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