Pagan Lane
Tribute to Yemọja
Subject: Yemọja, a major water spirit from the Yoruba religion
Medium: Digital Artwork
Inspiration: "Yemọja is often depicted as a mermaid, and is associated with the moon (in some Diaspora communities), water, and feminine mysteries. She is the protector of women. She governs everything pertaining to women; parenting, child safety, love, and healing. According to myth, when her waters broke, it caused a great flood creating rivers and streams and the first mortal humans were created from her womb."
Tribute to Yemọja
Subject: Yemọja, a major water spirit from the Yoruba religion
Medium: Digital Artwork
Inspiration: "Yemọja is often depicted as a mermaid, and is associated with the moon (in some Diaspora communities), water, and feminine mysteries. She is the protector of women. She governs everything pertaining to women; parenting, child safety, love, and healing. According to myth, when her waters broke, it caused a great flood creating rivers and streams and the first mortal humans were created from her womb."