Osanyin
Osanyin is a revered deity in the Yoruba culture, known as the spirit of healing, medicine, and herbalism. He is often depicted with a staff, the Opa Osanyin, which symbolizes his authority over herbs and healing practices. As an omniscient figure, Osanyin guides herbalists, known as Onisegun, in the preparation of medicinal remedies and rituals. His association with the natural world and the divine underscores the importance of herbal medicine within Yoruba spirituality and community health practices.
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Osanyin is a notable orisha in Yoruba culture who governs healing, medicine, and herbalism.
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