Ogun
Ogun or Ogoun (Yoruba: Ògún, Edo: Ògún, Portuguese: Ogum, Gu; also spelled Oggun or Ogou; known as Ogún or Ogum in Latin America) is a spirit that appears in several African religions. He attempted to seize the throne after the demise of Ọbàtálá, who reigned twice, before and after Oduduwa, but was ousted by Obamakin (Obalufon Ogbogbodirin) and sent on an exile – an event that serves as the core of the Ọlọ́jọ́ Festival. Ògún is a warrior and a powerful spirit of metal work, as well as of rum and rum-making. He is also known as the "god of iron" and is present in Yoruba religion, Haitian Vodou, and West African Vodun, Gbe people religion
| Ògún Ògún Lákáayé | |
|---|---|
Warriors, soldiers, blacksmiths, metal workers, craftsmen | |
| Member of Orisha | |
Veve of Ogoun | |
| Other names | Oggun, Ogou, Ògún, Gou, Ogúm |
| Venerated in | Yoruba religion, Edo religion, Dahomey mythology, Vodun, Santería, Umbanda, Candomblé, Quimbanda, Haitian Vodou, Louisiana Voodoo, Folk Catholicism |
| Region | Nigeria, Benin, Latin America, Haiti, United States,Togo,Ghana |
| Ethnic group | Yoruba people, Edo people, Fon people, Ewe people , Adja people |
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