Yemanja

Yemanja is a revered deity in Afro-Brazilian religions, particularly Candomblé and Umbanda, representing the goddess of the sea and motherhood. She is celebrated by devotees in various rituals and festivals, where offerings are made to ensure safe waters and bountiful fishing. Recently, she was honored in Montevideo at the Ramirez beach, where people gathered to pay tribute and seek her blessings for calm seas and safe returns for sailors.