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Osogbo is a city in existence since the 18th century, and the capital city of Osun state. There are two local governments in the town. The inhabitants are traditionally subsistence farmers and Tie & Dye Batik artists.

Osogbo is popular for the Arts, Sculpture and traditional religion, most especially the Osun divinity with its numerous devotees spread all over the world. There exists the Osun sacred grove, which is as old as the town and still being preserved until today, and has earned recognition as a world heritage center by UNESCO.

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Osun, Oshun, Oxun, Ochun, Oshoun, Osum

She is represented as the embodiment of female beauty and sensuality. She is a warrior energy who uses charm and skillful diplomacy to achieve her ends.

She was taught divination using cowrie shells by Orumila . Her number is five, her colors are yellow and amber and the metals, gold and bronze. She is fond of honey, oranges and perfumes.

In the Yoruba tradition she is the deity of the Osun River. Yearly she is celebrated in the Osun Festival which culminates in a procession of the King and high priests and priestess to the Osun River in the Osun Grove. The festival is attended by tens of thousands of local residents and visitors from around the world.