Ọsanyìn

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Ọsanyin (Yoruba: Ọ̀sanyìn, rendered Osaín/Ossain/Ossaím in Latin America, Ague (Age) in Fon)[1] is the orisha who had the omniscient knowledge of leaf, herb and matter. He is also known for healing and displaying magic and creating technological tools, and is popularly considered as a herbalist, magician, and technologist. He is the creator of Onishegun. Osanyin is known as a powerful wizard and master of all spells and crafts found in the wild and untamed areas of nature.[2] In America, he is syncretized with Saint Joseph. Osanyin is described as embodying the features of leaf and herb, representing healing, curse, magic, knowledge, and many other attributes found within leaf and herb.

Ọsanyìn
Herb, Plant, Matter, Nature, Herbalist, Magic, Civilization, Enlightenment
Member of Orisha
Other namesOsanyin Ni Baba Oogun
Venerated inYoruba religion, Umbanda, Candomble, Santeria, Haitian Vodou, Folk Catholicism
Major cult centerOlosanyin
AbodesForest and Air
WorldYorubaland
WeaponOsanyin staff
Battles
AnimalsBird
SymbolLeaf, Herb
AdherentsOnishegun
ColorGreen
MountEkiti Mountain
GenderMale
RegionNigeria, Benin, Latin America
Ethnic groupYoruba
Genealogy
SiblingsOrunmila
ConsortOrunmila, Babalú-Ayé, Aroni, Sango, Aja
Children3, including Oogun

References

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  1. ^ Bay, Edna G. (2008). Asen, Ancestors, and Vodun: Tracing Change in African Art. University of Illinois Press. pp. 32–33. ISBN 978-0-252-03255-4. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ Adeoye, C. L. (1989). Ìgbàgbọ́ àti ẹ̀sìn Yorùba (in Yoruba). Ibadan: Evans Bros. Nigeria Publishers. pp. 214–219. ISBN 9781675098.