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Odudua

In Yoruba mythology, Odudua is ancient fertility goddess, a daughter of Olorun and Olokun, and sister/wife of Obatala, with whom she is the mother of Yemaja. She (occasionally male) is the goddess of the south.

Alternative: Oduduwa, Odudu

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