Yemanjá™

Yemanjá is a major water spirit from the Yoruba religion. She is the mother of all Orishas. Yemanjá is often depicted as a mermaid, and is associated with the moon, 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.