Oríkì ní ilẹ̀ Oòduà.
Iyemoja is motherly and strongly protective, and cares deeply for all her children, comforting them and cleansing them of sorrow. She is said to be able to cure infertility in Women, and cowrie shells represent her wealth. She does not easily lose her temper, but when angered she can be quite destructive and violent, like the flood waters of turbulent rivers. Iyemoja is often depicted as a mermaid and is associated with the moon, water, and feminine mysteries. She is ...