Ogun
MythologyWest African
RoleGod of iron and war
About Ogun
Yoruba god of iron, hunting, and labor. Cleared the first path through the forest with his blade, opening the world for the other orishas. Patrons include warriors, surgeons, and drivers. Worshipped in Yoruba lands, Candomble in Brazil, and Santeria in Cuba.
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