Task 2 - African Gods and Goddesses

Yemaja

Yemaja is the African mother goddess. She is worshipped primarily by women. Yemaja is the patroness of childbirth. She is associated with the Ogun river because the water there is considered to be a remedy for infertility. Her son Orungan raped her once and when he tried a second time her body burst open and 15 gods emerged, including Sango, the thunder god.