Iemanjá is a goddess of the sea in the Yoruba religion, which originated in West Africa and was brought to Brazil by enslaved Africans during the colonial period. She is one of the most revered and popular orixás, or divine forces, in the Candomblé and Umbanda faiths, which are Afro-Brazilian religions that blend elements of African, Catholic, and indigenous beliefs. Iemanjá is also known as Yemoja, Yemaya, or Yemanyá in other parts of the Americas, such as Cuba, Haiti, and the United States. Iemanjá is the mother of all living things and the ruler of the waters. She is associated with fertility, creation, protection, and healing. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with long black hair, wearing white or blue clothes and jewelry. She may also appear as a mermaid or a fish. She has many children, both human and divine, and is especially close to Oxalá, the supreme orixá, and Xangô, the god of thunder. She is also the patroness of fishermen, sailors, and travelers. Iemanjá is cele...
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