Myths and legends from the continent of Africa

Oya - Yoruba Underworld Goddess
The Niger then journeys on to the Atlantic Ocean. Far beneath this mass of waters is the realm of Oya (also called Iansan), the underworld goddess of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

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