Oshumare

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Oshumare is a rainbow serpent deity in Yoruba mythology from West Africa. Oshumare is often equated with Ayida-Weddo and shares many aspects with her.

When

Historical notes
Yoruba rainbow serpent deity equated with Ayida-Weddo in West African mythology.

Relationships

syncretized with
Ayida-Weddo
co occurs with
Damballa, Mawu-Lisa, Adanhu, Yewa

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“In West African mythology, Ayida-Weddo is often equated to the Yoruba rainbow serpent Oshumare, with whom she shares many aspects.”

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