Yemọja (Yeh-moh-ja)

Overview

She is the mother of all Orishas. She is an orisha, in this case patron spirit of rivers, particularly the Ogun River in Balaika. Yemọja is said to be motherly and strongly protective, and to care deeply for all her children, comforting them and cleansing them of sorrow. She is said to be able to cure infertility in women, and cowrie shells represent her wealth. She does not easily lose her temper, but when angered she can be quite destructive and violent, as the flood waters of turbulent rivers.
Yemọja is often depicted as a mermaid, and is associated with the moon, water, and feminine mysteries. She is the protector of women. She governs everything pertaining to women; parenting, child safety, love, and healing. According to myth, when her waters broke, it caused a great flood creating rivers and streams and the first mortal humans were created from her womb.

Divine Domains

Community (including Family and Home), Darkness (only Moon), Good, Healing, Water (only Rivers)

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Holy Symbol - Water Jar
Holy Weapon - Spear or Net
Holy Animal - River Fish
Holy Colors - White and blue
Holy Mineral - Sapphire

Divine Classification

Rank 16 Greater Deity

Religions

• Ruvang

Alignment

Neutral Good

Realm

The Summer Fields

Honorary & Occupational Titles

"Mother of the Orisa" or "Rivermother"

Pronouns

she/her

Ruled Locations

• The Summer Fields