Yemaya is a powerful and revered Orisha in the Yoruba religion, originating from West Africa. She is often associated with the sea, motherhood, fertility, and protection. Yemaya is seen as a nurturing and compassionate deity, embodying the qualities of a caring and loving mother. She is depicted as a mermaid or a woman surrounded by water, symbolizing her connection to the ocean and its vast mysteries. Followers of Yemaya believe in her ability to bring peace, healing, and abundance into their lives.