Orishá Oshóssi: The Sacred Hunter of Knowledge and Survival
INTRODUCTION TO OSHÓSSI: THE HUNTER OF KNOWLEDGE AND SURVIVAL Orishá Oshóssi, the revered orisha of hunting, forests, and the protection of wildlife, holds a prominent place in the Yoruba religion and its diasporic expressions like Candomblé and Santería. Often symbolized by the bow and arrow, Oshóssi is not just a masterful hunter of game but […]
Arrows of Wisdom: Exploring the Divine Hunter Oshóssi in Yoruba and Diaspora Traditions
WELCOME TO THE ENCHANTED FORESTS OF OSHÓSSI: THE HUNTER ORISHÁ OF WISDOM AND ABUNDANCE In the vibrant tapestry of Yoruba mythology and its diasporic expressions in Candomblé and Santería, the figure of Oshóssi stands out with profound significance. Known as the deity of hunting, Oshóssi is not merely an archer but a profound symbol of […]