Olokun
Olokun (Yoruba: Olókun) is an orisha spirit in Yoruba religion. Olokun is believed to be the parent of Aje, the orisha of great wealth and of the bottom of the ocean. Olokun is revered as the ruler of all bodies of water and for the authority over other water deities. Olokun is highly praised for their ability to give great wealth, health, and prosperity to their followers. Communities in both West Africa and the African diaspora view Olokun variously as female, male, or androgynous.
| Olokun | |
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Water, Health, and Wealth | |
| Member of Orisha | |
| Other names | Olocún, Olókun |
| Venerated in | Yoruba religion, Candomble, Santeria |
| Region | Nigeria, Benin, Cuba, Brazil |
| Ethnic group | Yoruba people Bini people |
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| Yorùbá people |
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