Who is Yemoja Oloye?
Origin — How Yemoja Oloye Became Orisa
Yemoja Oloye emerged when the sea wished to honor the elders who guided younger generations. She became the patron of long-term care.
Sacred Stories & Myths
A myth tells of her teaching a mother how to nurture her family through hardship. Another recounts how she brought comfort to a village facing loss.
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