I depicted her as a buffalo because an itan (sacred story) tells of her power to transform into one. "Oya Ni O To Iwo Efon Gbe" – "Oya is the only one who can grasp the buffalo’s horns" – symbolizing the immense strength this orixá carries.
I depicted her as a buffalo because an itan (sacred story) tells of her power to transform into one. "Oya Ni O To Iwo Efon Gbe" – "Oya is the only one who can grasp the buffalo’s horns" – symbolizing the immense strength this orixá carries.
The sword represents her strength and courage, the eruexim is used to ward off negative energies, and the lightning and thunder+
The sword represents her strength and courage, the eruexim is used to ward off negative energies, and the lightning and thunder+