Osumare
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Olorun’s messenger Shango’s Assistant, Crown of Yemaya Umbilical Guardian Man and woman both, ambiguous androgyny Ancestral protector of children Rainbow Serpent dancing in the clouds Exuberant gifter of abundance and tranquility
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The third God for September is also the second Orisha we’ve had, Osumare. Osumare (pronounced O-SHU-mar-RAY) is also spelled Ochumare, Oshumare, or Oxumaré. An alternate name is Ketu. Especially when using the name Ketu, Osumare is connected to the spirits of the dead, the ancestors, called the eggun (pronounced E-goo-N). Osumare is the Yoruba Orisha of
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So the September God of the Month Club is looking very interesting. The two Gods from the Neos Alexandrian pantheon are Demeter and Kybele. I’m very glad that Demeter came up, because I am working on Her chapter right now in Journey to Olympos, my book about worshiping the Hellenic Gods. Although I understand Her
Temple of Athena the Savior 