OCHOSI
Yoruba Hunting God
Also known as Ocshosi, Oxósse, Oxossi
Forest God of Hunting and Justice
One of the Orishas, he’s a hunter spirit who is great at scouting for prey and sniffing out likely targets.
As a barefoot detective of enormous cunning, Ochosi is also good at uncovering that most elusive of animals — truth. Where required he can also dish out justice with his bow and arrow. Sherlock Holmes with a spear.
Ochosi Facts and Figures
Name: Ochosi
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Ocshosi, Oxósse, Oxossi
Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Hunting
Area of expertise: Hunting
Good/Evil Rating: OKAY, not bad
Popularity index: 11394
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Article last revised on May 19, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.