Osanyin
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Ọsanyin (Yoruba: Ọ̀sanyìn, rendered Osaín/Ossain/Ossaím in Latin America, Ague (Age) in Fon) is the orisha who has the omniscient knowledge of leaf, herb and matter. He is also known for healing and displaying magic and creating technological tools, and is popularly considered as a herbalist, magician, and technologist. He is the creator of the concept of Oniṣegun. Ọsanyin is believed to be a powerful wizard and master of all spells and crafts found in the wild and untamed areas of nature. In the Americas, he is syncretized with Saint Joseph. Ọsanyin is described as embodying the features of l
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Ọsanyin (Yoruba: Ọ̀sanyìn, rendered Osaín/Ossain/Ossaím in Latin America, Ague (Age) in Fon) is the orisha who has the omniscient knowledge of leaf, herb and matter. He is also known for healing and displaying magic and creating technological tools, and is popularly considered as a herbalist, magician, and technologist. He is the creator of the concept of Oniṣegun. Ọsanyin is believed to be a powerful wizard and master of all spells and crafts found in the wild and untamed areas of nature. In the Americas, he is syncretized with Saint Joseph. Ọsanyin is described as embodying the features of leaf and herb, representing healing, curse, magic, knowledge, and many other attributes found within leaf and herb.
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