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A woman in a gold top and flowing sheer scarves dances outdoors at sunset, framed by foliage, with a muscular man and a celebrating crowd.

A woman in a gold top and flowing sheer scarves dances outdoors at sunset, framed by foliage, with a muscular man and a celebrating crowd.

that Ogún was near, she began to do her dance in earnest, always revealing a little and then hiding a little with her transparent scarves, all the while acting a as if she was unaware of Ogún's presence. Sure enough, he crept in closer for a better look, and Oshún responding by pulling back ever so slightly. When Ogún would sneak within range she would take some honey from her bottle and smear it on his lips. Soon Ogún was acting as if in a trance, but Oshún kept acting as if she didn't even notice him. She merely kept retreating slowly in the direction of the town, occasionally spreading more honey on Ogún's lips when it seemed her spell was in danger of wearing off. Before he knew it, Ogún found himself in the very center of the city where he was surrounded by all the orishas who cheered him and the diminutive Oshún for returning. For Ogún it was a point of honor to remain, otherwise he would appear weak and easily fooled. And all learned that sweetness sometimes the most powerful weapon of all, and that indeed Oshún was much more powerful than she appeared and was to be respected. Maferefún Oshún Ver mais