Oya Great Orisha Goddess of Storms. Fatuladydrummer.com. African Black Kite I read a post from a friend who posted a video from Youtube that focused on Oya as a dark witch, associated with death and fearful thngs.
She advised folks to be mindful with the songs to Oya. I believe the video scared her a bit. I get frustrated with many of the depictions of Oya because of this negative projection of her essence. Like the other female Orisha she is vilified and people are taught to fear rather than respect her. Oya is the Orisha of the Winds and the winds of Change.
All Orisha are aspects of Nature. We know that the flight pattern of birds change as the seasons change. When people saw the migrating kites, they would prepare by storing food, building shelters for selves and animals. The knowledge of Orisha from the Yoruba spiritual system of Ifa was translated to the Americas with the captured slaves from Africa. Oya: Rise of the Orisha. Synopsis Oya: Rise of the Orisha focuses on a young woman named Adesuwa who has the unique ability to transform into the fearsome warrior goddess, Oya, the Orisha of change.
When she changes, she gains amazing abilities. We follow Adesuwa as she goes on a head-stomping mission to keep the doorway between the Orisha and humanity closed. Be prepared for an action packed , mystical adventure as we explore the world of the Orisha. Directors Statement The reason I became a filmmaker was to tell stories that haven’t been heard before and explore worlds that had been explored before. I aim to create a slick production that will update these deities and make them and their world appear stylish and edgy. What We Need & What You Get!! We initially plan to make a short film, to introduce the world of the Orisha to audiences.
We plan to shoot start shooting the short in the middle of April 2013 at a budget of £5,000. Perks include Exec Producer credits and involvement and contribution to the film! Oya, Yorùbá Orisha of Wind and the Warrior Nature. Oya is the powerful Yorùbá Orisha of the winds and tempests.
She is considered either the sister of the Orisha of storms Shango, or one of His three wives, with Oshun and Oba. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. She goes forth with Her husband during His thunderstorms, destroying buildings, ripping up trees, and blowing things down. Oya is known as a fierce warrior and strong protectress of women, who call on Her to settle disputes in their favor. As the Orisha of change, She brings down the dead wood to make room for the new, and She uses Her machete or sword to clear a path for new growth. Oya is the Orisha of the Niger River, and Her violent rainstorms are said to be its source.
Oya's attributes are the sword or machete and the flywhisk, and Her animal is the water buffalo, in Whom She sometimes manifests. Her number is nine, Her color is burgundy or purple, and Her metal is copper. Oya. Oya. In Yoruba mythology, Oya (Alternative spellings: Oiá, Iansã, Iansan), is the Undergoddess of the Niger River.
Oya has been syncretized in Santería with the Catholic images of the Virgin of Candelaria. Aspects[edit] Oya's close association with the passage from life into death also means she is one of the few Orishas which are worshiped alongside the Egun ancestors, whose cult is most often distinct from that of the Orishas. The reason she is worshipped with Egungun is because the Egungun are her children. In the stories of the faith, she can transform herself into a water buffalo. Name[edit] In Yoruba, the name Oya literally means "She Tore".[2] She is known as Oya- Iyansan,Oya - the "mother of nine. " Connection to Other Orishas[edit] She is closely associated with many Orishas, but most especially Chango, Oggun, Oba (Obba), Yewá/Euá and Ochún/Oxum. Oya is said to have a sister named Ayao who is received by some of her initiates. Syncreticism[edit] In Pop Culture[edit] See also[edit]