Sacred Journeys

Osun-Osogbo

Episode 6 | 54m 21s | Video has closed captioning.

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The festival of Osun-Osgobo, which takes place every year in Osogbo, Nigeria, celebrates the Yoruba goddess of fertility, Osun. The festival renews the contract between humans and the divine: Osun offers grace to the community; in return, it vows to honor her Sacred Grove.

Aired: 12/30/14

Rating: NR

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