2006-09-04 22:52:49 · 5 answers · asked by Nicolette 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
If you speak with anyone that practices Santeria they may be able to tell you. I know that Oya is one of Changos wives. She is a warrior and controls the winds. She is also the guardian of the cemetery. Oshun is the orisha of love and beauty and healing. Her domain is the river.
Do a search and you should be able to find pataki's (stories) on them both. Here is a link that gives basics on the main Orisha http://www.orishanet.org/ocha.html
As far as where they come from I know the Orisha were originally an African deities. Santeria and the Orisha was started in Cuba, they resembled there African counterparts. Understand they are not at all the same just similar. I am only somewhat familiar with Santeria. I practice Vodou which has similarities with Santeria.
2006-09-06 03:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by Nelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally the continent of Africa, from the Yoruba; however, you will also find them in Brazil. Orisha means spirit. Oshun, the goddess who created the oceans, Oya, the Creator Mother Goddess. The Orisha, Oya hails from the beginning of time with Oshun closely following./
2006-09-05 11:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Originally from Africa via the West Indies.
2006-09-05 06:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by NEIL C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are from nigeria , and are wiives of sango the king of thunder who ruled the lands of yoruba lands , as far as the time , am not really sure , need more info
2006-09-05 08:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by medusar 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this is from India
2006-09-05 11:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by sanat 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋