In candomble, oya is known as oia, lya mesan, or most commonly, iansa, from the yoruba yansan. As a dark goddess oya is the goddess of death and renewal. One i erected to chango and oya, and the second to yemaya. Introduction to orisha the yoruba religious concepts. The main one, ori, refers, first of all, to the physical head atop a persons body. Oya is the powerful yoruba orisha of the winds and tempests. An issue that comes up frequently is that a person is ridden or possessed by an orisha that wants sex. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The film resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into modernday superheroes, focusing on ade, one of the few people in the modern world who still has a connection with one of the gods oya. Este projecto baseiase na inspirada pelas divindades. She is considered either the sister of the orisha of storms shango, or one of his three wives, with oshun and oba. Apr 15, 2012 oya is the raw, unbrindled, untamed destructive power of nature that is followed by creation of the new.
She is the owner of the marketplace, and keeps the gates of the cemetery. Oya became furious when she learned of shangos womanizing once more. Can be carved into candle or printed for on top of candle. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Oya yoruba ifa orisha transformation oya is a powerful wind, a harbinger of change. Set this before oyas shrine and pray for your desired needs. The image of oya oya is a tall, lithe woman who wears a beautiful burgundy dress with a grass skirt woven with nine different colored cloths. The image of oya oya is a tall, lithe woman who wears a beautiful burgundy dress with. The 12minute short film stars ethosheia hlton as oya, prince shoyelu, jayde stedford, quincy okpokpor, luiana bonfim and orwi imanuel ameh. Oya is a yoruban orisha and goddess who has been syncretized into afrocaribbean traditions. Rise of the orisha resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into modernday superheroes in britain. So while he was sleeping she took advantage of this and placed her peons egguns, the dead who where loyal to her around the palace walls. Attributes of iansa include great intensity of feeling, sensations, and charm.
They knew that we are afraid to live in the dark because it would mean death to our identity, death to the ego, or even physical death which is nothing but a relase of your spirit from your cage of flesh. Rise of the suporishas is an exciting action packed film, written and directed by nosa igbinedion. Her husband shango, a thunderous raging storm god, usually accompanies her. Oya is a great warrior who loves to go to battle alongside her husband chango. Understanding the yoruba religious beliefs and concepts. Featured in the bbc and brazils national paper, o globo, the african deities, orisha, return in a new 6 part story. Rise of the orisha was probably one of the first attempts to reimagine the orishas in a modern context. Oya the dark goddess of storms, destruction and change of. Aug 05, 2016 orisha oya in this sacred story of oya, orisha oya was married to male orisha shango, the orisha of fire. Introduction to orisha an orisha also spelled orisa or orixa is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of olodumare god in the yoruba spiritual or religious system.
Join facebook to connect with orisha oya and others you may know. Rise of the orisha is a fresh and original six episode series set within the african superhero cinematic universe of rise of the orisha and is. Dec 05, 2019 oya yoruba ifa orisha transformation oya is a powerful wind, a harbinger of change. In some ways, she is very similar to the hindu deity kali except that she isnt considered the goddess of death. Rise of the orisha is a fresh and original six episode series set within the african superhero cinematic universe of rise of the orisha and is to be released online on july 31 st via video on demand. Yemoja is a 6 part series with a new episode released weekly. The word orisha is related to several other yoruba words referring to the head. Oya locks shango in the palace the yoruba religious concepts. Kimbanda oyarise of the orisha completo legendado o.
Oya is the raw, unbrindled, untamed destructive power of nature that is followed by creation of the new. As promised, here is the interview with the director of the up and coming film. Watch the next instalment in the shared universe of the west african deities called orisha, yemoja rise of the orisha at this project is based on the inspired by the anceint african deities known as orixa and traditions of yoruba people as well as candomble, santeria and umbanda among others. Rise of the orisha resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into moder check out oya. If you are a botanica be sure to send us by fax your tax i. This story has been told orally for centuries but never in this manner, on the silver. Stunning images of african orisha deities youve never heard of before religion nigeria the yoruba orisha part 2 part an orisha also spelled orisa or orixa is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of olodumare god in the yoruba religious system. During the wars of the 19th century, her centers of worship moved to the more secure town ogbomosho. The animals connected to oya are deer, bats, birds, insects and water buffalo. I decided this couldnt be one movie, or one comic book, it had to be a universe. Mar 14, 2016 oya orisha wind of transformation oya is a powerful wind, a harbinger of change. Watch the next instalment in the shared universe of the west african deities called orisha, yemoja rise of the orisha at. This was how the rise of the orisha universe was born in my mind. Orisha oya in this sacred story of oya, orisha oya was married to male orisha shango, the orisha of fire.
Step into her world, as oya goes on a mission to stop a lunatic, intent on killing an innocent. Oya is the orisha of wind, storms, thunder, and change. Oya rise of the orixas african superhero movie on vimeo. Purchase your copy and witness the birth of the 1st african superhero universe. She is the queen of the river niger, and the mother of nine. Rise of the suporishas is an exciting action packed film, written. She is the goddess of thunder, lightning, tornadoes, winds, rainstorms and hurricanes. Oya rise of the orisas african superhero movie on vimeo.
Iba oya, praise to the spirit of the wind, ajalaiye, ajalorun, winiwini, the winds of earth and heaven are wondrous, mbe mbe ma yansan, may there always be a mother of nine, ase. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. Mar 25, 2011 an issue that comes up frequently is that a person is ridden or possessed by an orisha that wants sex. The combination of her sword and his fire purifies everything in their path, as they use. The project has been a labour of love for the nigerian native, who produces, writes and directs the upcoming short oya. Iansa, as in yoruba religion, commands winds, storms, and lightning. Orisha ori head sa selected orisa is a selected conscious within the realm of the supreme intelligence. Rise of the orisha the series premium edition purchase your copy and witness the birth of the 1st african superhero universe. Este projecto baseiase na inspirada pelas divindades africanas anceint conhecidos como orixa e as tradicoes do povo ioruba, bem como o candomble, umbanda santeria e entre outros. She is feared by many people because she brings about sudden structural change in people and things. There were several reasons why i wanted to interview nosa igbindeon.
Oya enters the modern world in human form and goes on a mission to stop eshu, another orisha seeking to plunge the world into chaos. Como anunciado o diretor nigeriano nosa igbinedion estava produzindo um filme baseado na mitologia ioruba, criando superherois. He is one of the hardest working orishas for it is his job to work the earth, feed humanity and the orishas and keep the cycles of growing working yearround. Created by nosa igbinedion, this short film follows oya. Line the basket with a lovely winecolored cloth it can be decorated with multicolor flowers and place all 9 eggplants inside of it. Nov 21, 2010 oya is the orisha of wind, storms, thunder, and change. From the 1st african superhero shared universe comes the webseries yemoja. The combination of her sword and his fire purifies everything in their path, as they use hurricanes and cyclones to clear the way for new growth. Watch the next instalment in the shared universe of the west african deities called orisha, yemoja rise of the orisha at this project is based on the inspired by the anceint african deities known as. The film resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into. Followed in belief systems such as santeria, ifa and lucumi the orisha are followed by practitioners around the world. Oya is a free spirit, a goddess unbound by convention and tradition. Apr 02, 2014 as promised, here is the interview with the director of the up and coming film.
Stories say the oya would put on a pair of pants and grow a beard just to fight like a man at war. Oya is a fierce and powerful female warrior orisha in santeria. Oya has a younger sister named ayao who is the orisha that resides in the clouds in the sky. A warriorqueen, she is the sisterwife of the god shango, to whom she gave the power to create storms. Download orishas mp3 songs and albums music downloads.
Oya you are the one who has protected me, making sure no harm came to me, while showing justice to all who came near to harm me. Oya does not just rearrange the furniture in the house she knocks the building to the ground and blows away the floor tiles. Feb 19, 2015 nigerian writer, director and producer nosa igbinedions superhero film oya. Read the history of the orishas santeria botanica,ifa. I wanted a book that would help me in understanding this orisha more deeply but this was a compilation of others interpretations of her through personal experiences. The goddess oya is a very colorful and important personage. The symbols associated with oya are the lightning bolt, the machete, masks and gravestones. Olodumare is also known by various other names including olorun, eledumare, eleda and olofinorun. Oya is one of the most powerful african goddesses orishas. February 2 is the feast day of the orisha goddess oya, as well as her saint, candelaria. The film reimagines deities known as orisas from yoruba cultural and religious heritage as modern day super heroes. As heating, moisture and air are all necessary for weather, these three gods were ideally suited to assist me in my course of learning. Watch the short film set in the 1st ever african superhero universe based on the ancient deities known as the orisha.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Upon reflecting on the orisha, i realised how deep the cosmos of the orisha was, i kept finding out more and more and realising how complex the belief system was. Feeling guilty, abandoned and desolated, she sees only one way out. Even if i feel the sun on my skin everyday if i dont feel you even if i see the most beautiful things up in the sky if i dont see you take me oya take me oya take me. Rise of the orisha is a young woman named adesuwa who has the unique ability to transform into the fearsome warrior goddess, oya, the orisha of change. In praise of an african goddess, author gleason explains the relationship between the two orishas oyas winds precede thunderstorms. Oya deals with fear because she deals with the egun or the dead, the ancestors. She is feared by many and avoided because of her awesome power. Because it is a benevolent possession, one has some control of their actions, and this may break the trance, causing the ceremony, dance, or the riding to end prematurely, which is no fun for the individual, and a bit of a killjoy for the other participants, if any. Rise of the orishas, which reimagines the orishas folkloric deities of west african origin with mythical powers as. Although yoruba women didnt hunt, oya is an accomplished huntress.
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