- Ogun god of fire. In addition, to being a metalworker, Ogun watches over drivers and many drivers carry an amulet in Ogun’s image or a piece of iron that’s been blessed in Ogun’s name to ward off bad luck while traveling. In Yoruba beliefs, Ogun is an Orisha – a kind of spirit – linked to war, iron, and metalwork. Sep 14, 2024 ยท Discover the powerful roles and myths of Orishá Ogún, the Yoruba god of iron, technology, and warfare, revered in Santería and Candomblé. Ogun is the traditional deity of warriors, hunters, blacksmiths, technologists, and drivers in the Yoruba region. In Haitian Vodou and Yoruba mythology, Ogun (or Ogoun, Ogum, Ogou) is a loa and orisha, who presides over fire, iron, hunting, politics and war. Ogun is a powerful and revered deity in Yoruba mythology, celebrated as the god of iron, war, and labor. He is the patron of smiths and is usually displayed with his attributes: gun, machete or sabre, and rum. He is considered the patron of blacksmiths, hunters, warriors, and all who work with metal. He is also known as the 'God of Iron' and is present in Voodoo. He is known to have a close bond with Shango, the god of thunder, and they often collaborate in various myths. 5aiig r5o 2q 28xd uqdp invc rgycm 1whzf vc jdai
