Latonia’s presentation is called “African Goddess Osun: The Heart of the Community”
In the African Ifa tradition, the orisa Osun, the Spirit of the River, represents all the facets of a loving heart. Her symbol is the heart, and she also represents the essence of fresh water, which makes all life possible. Osun’s divine feminine power encompasses the entire community: spouses, families, villages, nations. Her powers guide and govern what we call the social contract, the kinds of interactions that bring relationships and communities together. Osun is the living heart of her people. I will discuss how her sacred odus’ [stories] include lessons for gratitude, mutual understanding, selfless aid, courage, forgiveness, and balance. Feminist theorists have long taught that we must restore the divine feminine to the governance of our communities, so actions are based on love, compassion, and empathy. Osun offers all of us her guidance.
About Latonia
Latonia “Hummingbird” Dixon is a visionary, poet, artist, spiritual teacher, a retired registered nurse, and a United States Army veteran. She is also a doctoral candidate in Pacifica’s mythological studies with an emphasis in depth psychology. Latonia continues to think from the heart and speak from the soul.
To hear Latonia’s talk and many others, join us at the Mythologium!
The Mythologium is a conference for mythologists and friends of myth. This year’s Mythologium will be held July 28-30 in-person and online in the Pacific time zone.