Olokun is an orisha, or spirit, in Yoruba mythology who is the ruler and owner of the ocean. Olokun is androgynous, and can take on either a male or female gender depending on the story. Olokun is associated with fertility, healing, wealth, and abundance, and is also a spirit of life and death. Olokun is said to have guided spirits to earth and to the other side, and is responsible for the deepest parts of the ocean.

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Olokun, according to Yoruba mythology, is the owner and ruler of the sea. Olokun is known ...
Here are some stories about Olokun:
Anger at humans
In one myth, Olokun became angry with humans for neglecting them and decided to destroy the earth with a great flood. In other stories, Olokun is vengeful and upset with humans for not showing proper respect. Some say that Olokun is chained to the bottom of the ocean to prevent humans from destroying humanity.
Rivalry with Emperor Oduduwa's wife
In Yoruba traditions, Olokun was the senior wife of Emperor Oduduwa in her female incarnation. Her rivalry with one of his other wives is said to have led to her creating the Atlantic Ocean.
Powers of the Ilaje
The Ilaje people who live along the coast of Ondo state believe that Olokun is a goddess who can give children to barren women, control ocean waves, and sink the ships of evildoers.
In the Candomblé religion of Brazil, Olokun is also venerated as the mother of Yemoja and the owner of the sea.
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