Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea Yoni Steam an ancestor elevation ceremony is

an ancestor elevation ceremony is conducted to assist an ancestor—particularly one who passed away suddenly—in achieving a serene and full passage into the ancestral realm

it is a symbol of abundance and fertility as well as powerful in warding off negative energies

is famous for its persecution of witches

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Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea Yoni Steam an ancestor elevation ceremony isBy Raven Morgaine A celebration and practical guide to the renowned and beloved goddess and orisha. Yemaya, queen of the sea, first emerged in Yorubaland (now in modern Nigeria). A primordial deity, considered the mother of all, some perceive her to be at the root of numerous ancient goddesses, including Isis. During the Middle Passage, Yemaya accompanied her enslaved devotees to the Western Hemisphere, where her veneration took root and flourished.