Ogun

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Ogun is a major Yoruba deity revered as the god of iron, war, and craftsmanship, often associated with metalworking, technology, and the clearing of paths.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Yoruba deity
orisha
associatedWith blacksmithing
hunting
metalworking
path clearing
roads
technology
tools
weapons
color black
green
counterpartIn Ogou in Haitian Vodou
Ogum in Brazilian Candomblé
Ogún in Cuban Santería
culture Yoruba religion
domain crafts
iron
metals
warfare
familyRelation brother of Shango (in some traditions)
husband of Oya (in some traditions)
son of Oduduwa (in some traditions)
offering dogs
palm wine
roosters
snails
patronOf all users of metal tools
blacksmiths
drivers and transport workers
hunters
warriors
religiousTradition Ifá
Yoruba traditional religion
role god of craftsmanship
god of iron
god of war
sacredDay Wednesday
sacredPlace forests
iron forges
road crossings
symbol anvil
iron tools
machete
worshippedIn Benin
Brazil
Cuba
Haiti
Nigeria
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago


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