He is also known as the "god of iron" and is present in Yoruba religion, Santería, Haitian Vodou, West African Vodun, Candomblé, Umbanda and the folk religion of the Gbe people.

Oct 2, 2024 · Ogou is one of the most revered and powerful Loa (spirits) in Haitian Vodou, embodying the qualities of war, strength, authority, and justice. He is the Loa of iron, tools, and weapons, often invoked by those seeking courage, protection, and victory in battles—whether literal or metaphorical.

In Haitian Vodou Ogun is known as Ogou, and consists of an array of manifestations; most carry the aspect of iron smithing and tools from the Yoruba tradition. The Ogou guard the badji, the sacred altar of the Vodou temple. He carries an iron saber and wears a red sash.

Jun 13, 2024 · Ogun is one of the orisha who come to Voodoo from the Yoruba belief system and is a god associated with warriors, blacksmiths, and the wheels of justice. It's said that if you make a sacrifice of meat to Ogun, you'll be blessed with a successful hunt.

Dec 19, 2024 · Haitian Voodoo blended Ogou’s Yoruba origins with the lived experiences and struggles of enslaved Africans. Ogou became more than just a god of war and iron; he transformed into a leader of justice and liberation.

Aug 3, 2017 · In modern Vodou, Ogou is among the spirits most closely identified with transformational magic and loups-garoux. In his guise as magician, he is often paired with Ezili Dantor. Ogun is an artist, a master craftsman, a healer, and a workaholic.

Ogun, Ogoun, ou Ogou, ou Gou, est au départ un orisha dans la mythologie yoruba, et un lwa du vaudou haïtien, qui se présente sous plusieurs aspects. Il préside au feu , au fer et à la guerre .

Nov 11, 2013 · Ogun is a protector, a healer, a warrior. Vitality is the key to deciphering the many aspects of Ogun. He is the Orisha (God) of metals, the mighty lord of iron, the operator of the divine...

Being a man’s man, Feray is a lwa frequently married by women who practice Vodou, although he is usually balanced out with a cooler lwa, such as Kouzen, Agwe, or Dambala.

Ogou is a prominent figure in Caribbean mythology, particularly in Haitian Vodou. Known by various names such as Ogu and Papa Ogou, this powerful deity has roots in African traditions, specifically the Yoruba people’s Ogun.