Dimensions (height x width x depth): 10 x 7 x 7 cm
Weight: 0.08kg
Origin : Brazil (State of Bahia)
Oxum is an orisha, the queen of fresh water, owner of rivers and waterfalls, worshiped in Candomblé and also in Umbanda, religions of African origin. Oxum is Xangô's second wife and represents wisdom and feminine power. Furthermore, she is seen as the goddess of gold and the game of shells.
She is the goddess of the river Oxum (or Osun) which is located on the African continent, more specifically in the Southwest of Nigeria. The Oshun archetype is a graceful and elegant woman, with a predilection for jewelry, perfumes and clothes. The figure of Oxum carries a mirror in his hand. Some people confuse Oxum and Oxumarê, but according to Umbanda and Candomblé they are different deities.
Oxum represents the goddess of beauty, orisha of love, fertility and motherhood, responsible for protecting fetuses and newborn children, worshiped by women who want to get pregnant. Its element is water, its color is yellow and its day is Saturday.
Yellow color
Day of the week : Saturday
Greeting : Well yê yê ô!
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