She was a goddess,a queen, and a skilled diplomat and negotiator.

VOA: special.2011.02.16

She often had visions of a magical goddess covered in flowers coming to her in a garden.

VOA: special.2010.04.14

In Brazil,many people flock to Copacabana beach to ask the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea, Iemanja,a wish in exchange for a gift.

VOA: standard.2010.01.01