Editing Oshun (section)

== Mythology ==
According to the Ifa Literary Corpus, Oshun was the only female Irunmole (primordial spirit) sent to assist [[Shango]] to create the world by [[Olodumare]], the Supreme God. The other spirits sent ignored Oshun, who went to Shango for guidance. One version of the story claims that female spirits were tempted to take matters into their own hands, but all of their creative attempts failed because they acted without male spiritual leadership. This version was possibly inspired Abrahamic religions, with a patriarchal influence.<ref>Kumari, Ayele. "Demystifying Iyami". Www.Ayelekumari.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.</ref>

Another version, one more consistent with the beginning of the story, claims that the male spirits attempted to make the world without female influence, and this exclusion is what caused the world to fail. Regardless of the version, the myth ends with Shango forcing the other spirits hand to respect Oshun as they would him.<ref>Elibuibon, Yemi (2013). Invisible Powers of the Metaphysical World: A Peep into the world of Witches. Ancient Philosophy Institute. p. 110. LCCN 2009351910.</ref> Following her death, Olodumare granted her the powers of an orisha.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Iyanifa: Women of Wisdom|last=Kumari|first=Ayele|publisher=maat Group|year=2013|isbn=978-1500492892|location=uSA|pages=40}}</ref>