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Ogun
Patron Loa of Fire,
Hunting, Metals, Politics, War, and the Unemployed
In Haitian Vodun, Ogoun
(or Ogun, Ogou) is a
loa who presides over
fire,
iron, hunting,
politics
and
war. He is also considered to be the Father of
technology as we
know it today. He is the
patron of smiths and of the unemployed and is usually displayed with a
machete or
sabre,
rum and
tobacco. He
is one of the husbands of
Erzulie, but is also
linked to Oshun in a fiery and
passionate affair of the heart.
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Ogoun is the traditional warrior, similar to the spirit of
Ares in
Greek mythology. As such, Ogoun is mighty, powerful,
and triumphal; yet, also exhibits the rage and destructiveness of the warrior whose strength and violence
can turn against the community he serves.
Ogun gives strength through prophecy and magic. It is
Ogoun who is said to
have
planted the idea, led and given power to the slaves for the
Haitian Revolution of
1804. He is called now to help people obtain a
government more responsible to their needs.
In
Yoruba mythology, Ogun (same as Ogoun) is a son of
Yemaja (Yemaya) and
Orungan. In
Santerķa and
Palo Mayombe, he is identified with
Saint
Peter. In all his
incarnations Ogoun is a fiery and martial spirit.
He can be very aggressively masculine,
but can rule the head of
female, or effeminate male initiates to whom he takes a
liking. He is also linked with blood, and is for this reason often called upon
to heal diseases of the
blood. In addition, he is often called upon to bring
work to the unemployed.
Details:
This
Ogun Voodoo doll
was constructed in the traditional New Orleans fashion out
of Spanish moss
and sticks, and is dressed in animal print faux fur. His face is hand
sculpted out of polymer clay and painted. He is wearing strands of seeds
(one of his favorite things) and is wearing his green and black
lekes. He
is also wearing a
military metal which symbolizes his connection to
warriors, the military, and war.
He has a single Blue Jay feather that comes out of his head wrap which,
according to
certain Native traditions, can only be worn by a warrior. Finally, he
is carrying a black mojo
bag which contains all elements needed for
success in battle and at work. This Ogun
Voodoo doll is self standing and
comes signed for authenticity.
Price $59.95
Ogun's Slide Show
©
Denise Alvarado, 2007
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Ogun's Veve
Honoring Ogou Feray
Photograph by Jean-Claude Coutausse
© 1998 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.
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