anime style art, Oya is a goddess of wind, lightning, and violent storms, and is also known as Oyá, Oiá, Yàńsàn-án, or Yansã. She is also the guardian of the gates of death, and is associated with the river Niger, buffalo, tornadoes, fire, and the thunderbolt. Oya is also considered a force of nature, and is revered for her protective abilities, transformative power, and fierce nature. She is often depicted as a warrior, and is associated with courage, strength, and leadership. Oya is also believed to be the bringer of life-giving rain, the protector of crops, and a guide for the souls of the dead to the afterlife.