Yemowo

In Yoruba religion, Yemowo (Yoruba:Yemòwó; or Yemòó) is an oriṣa of water and creation, and her consort is Ọbatala.

Etymology

From the Yoruba words iye/iya (“mother”) and mòwó, literally “Mother Mòwó”.

Worship

Yemòwó's role in the modern Yoruba religion has been severely relegated to only Ifẹ despite the widespread worship of her husband Ọbatala. This is probably because many other female deities have taken her role.

See also

• Ọbatala
• Yemọja
• Mawu

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