In
Yoruba mythology,
Oschun is a
river-
goddess (
Orisha) who reigns over love, intimacy, beauty, wealth and diplomacy. She is beneficient and generous, and very kind. She does, however, have a horrific temper, though it is difficult to anger her. She is married to
Shanga[?], the sky god, and is his favorite wife because of her excellent cooking skills. One of his other wives,
Oba, was her rival. The
Oschun river[?] and the
Oba river[?] meet in a turbulent place with difficult rapids; their rivalry was symbolized in this intersection.
Alternative: Oshun