Nyima

A name for a strong and beautiful woman. The name means "essence of moonflower". In the Seychelles, moonflowers are considered to be sacred, sent to the world by the Moon herself. Once a year, on the evening of the 12th full moon of the year, moonflowers are ritually distilled into an oil of their essence. The sweet smelling oil is called "Nyima" and is used to annoint the foreheads of the 6 young women who are ordained as Priestesses of the Moon on this auspicious night.

Nyima is a gift of the Moon Goddess.

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