by Joelle Kem Lika



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Yemaya


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African goddess of the sea. Together with Oshun and Oya (guardians of the river Niger), Yemaya is believed to be "supreme in the art of mystic punishment" and protected her followers "against all evil". Yemaya is a charitable goddess and women used to appeal to her for help during child birth, it is the goddess to prey to for fertility, in particular for women who have difficulties conceiving.



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