Ogun god of jungle book

New book by dele ogun in quest for the united states of nigeria. One of the orishas, he is an ancient hunting deity specializing in weapons of iron. Ogun, along with eleggua, ochosi and osun is one of the orishas received during the reception of the warriors guerreros in initiation. Iron is sacred to him, and when swearing by ogun it is usual to touch an iron implement with the ilorgue. Ogun myth encyclopedia mythology, god, war, creation.

As for ogun, hell do all within his indispensable being to prepare the road for his earthbound homer. Without ogun houses could not be built, without ogun no one could defend themselves or their country in war. Dec 25, 2019 the yoruba people inhabit the southwestern part of modern day nigeria and the southern part of benin. The jungle book follows the adventures of the mancub mowgli, who has been raised in the jungles of india by wild animals. List of yoruba deities news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. Every person will receive ogun if they are to be a priest in santeria. Some call this amalgam the united states of nigeria. The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on ogun worship in the new world. Without the dominant black gene, there is no throne upon which god can sit.

He is a doer and has no time for people who hesitate in what needs to be done. May 15, 2020 as ogun is the orisha responsible for civilization, he embodies all of the aspects of civilization. Ogun kills the child with the iron with which it plays. Ogun onile kangunkangun orun the owner of the innumerable houses of heaven. He is the orisha, who preside over iron, hunting, politics, accidents and war. A male dog pays a heavy price each year as taxi drivers offer a sacrifice to the iron god ogun, part of nigerias traditional religious beliefs, in the hopes of an auspicious year ahead. Apr, 2016 one thing is clear, mind you, and thats that the jungle book is a technical marvel. Project muse africas ogun, second, expanded edition. Ogun is a great warrior, without ogun you bloggers and i would not know each other, or rather there would be no blog. To purchase such goodies we suggest you try amazon, ebay or other reputable online stores.

For official godchecker merch please visit our god shop where a wide range of items are available to buy. Lord of iron, god yoruba orishas, strong black man, african. Ogun cleared the primordial jungle, plunged through the abyss and called on. This misuse is the crazed ogun who is not thinking at all. Ogun onile owo, olona ola ogun, the owner of the house of money, the owner of the house of riches. As far as the black african novel is concerned, wole soyinkas. See more ideas about african mythology, yoruba orishas and rubaiyat of omar khayyam. Ifa and the spirit of iron is a great introduction to ogun. Ogunan embodiment of the magical force of transformation. Ogun was the only one with the proper implements for the task and so won the right to be king of the orisha. Ogun came from heaven to earth with the secret of the mystery of iron and was able to create cities in the jungle. Because ogun carries a sword or machete he is the god of truth and justice, and has very little patience for games or lies. He is a warrior and a powerful spirit of metal work, as well as of rum and rummaking.

Ogun kills the owner of the house, and paints the hearth with his blood. Love triangle oshun, oggun and shango cubanallstar. As a result, orunmila came to earth to correct the mistakes made by ogun. Ogun, yoruba mythology and wole soyinka the island. When creation was completed, the gods realized that people needed to clear more land in the forest where they lived. Ogun has the intelligence and creativity to invent tools, weapons, and technology. Origin of ogun god of iron ekimogun descendant united. A legend that illustrates ogun s importance tells of the orisha trying to carve a road through dense jungle. Comic books art, susan sullivan, live action, tarzan of the apes, jungle life. The blacksmith god who was the creator of the golden chain linking earth to ife, home of the gods. Ogun lakaiye, osin imole ogun, the strong one of the earth, chief among the deities ogun alada meji, ofi okan sanko, o fi okan yena ogun, the possessor of two matchets. Oggun is part of the orisha group called odde, commonly knows as the warriors. He is the god of technology, it is his same materials which makes the computer.

Awo falokun fatunmbi is a popular author of several excellent books which. Cold world of wood caught fire as he whittled the uncle brings life and energy to the world. Mar 03, 2014 ogun is the orisha, who represents the strength, work and initial strength. Generally, hes portrayed as a solitary blacksmith or ironmonger who lives alone in the forest. Therefore simply put, without the black germ god cannot incarnate in a human body. He traveled throughout africa, where his trail can be seen through metal working and warfare. The first image makes us think of surgery emphasising the uncles skill. Although oshun also spelt osun is regarded principally as a goddess of love, there are. See more ideas about orisha, deities and african mythology. Man uses ogun to rape the earth eseasar or zodji and seas and life when he misuses them. Practitioners of traditional yoruba religion believe in a pantheon of 401 gods known as orisha who govern various aspects of the world and human life. But the ifa myth also says that oguns methodology was not fully effective. The stories of oguns rape of yemaya are a warning to mankind about using technology to destroy nature.

Ogun is the master of secrets, skills, crafts, professions and creations. Ogun is the god of iron and of war, and, like chango, is also a patron of hunters. Virtually, all families of the world must choose ogun as their guiding divinity, because of one fact, life is a state of war. As a matter of selfwill, i have chosen to speak on my search for ogun, god of. Among these orisha, the yoruba see the god ogun as among the most important. He did not, however, care for the position, and it went to obatala.

Ogun lives in the knife, and with it, clears a path for man. Apr 27, 2014 ogun, yoruba mythology and wole soyinka april 27, 2014, 9. African goddess of love and sweet waters ancient origins. The uncle is like a god, wizard or magician, passing on heat, energy, enthusiasm, life. Divination may be accomplished by men skilled in consulting the ifa oracle, and ceremonies are performed to the ancestors on various occasions.

New book by dele ogun in quest for the united states of. Do we sell ogun graphic novels, books, video or roleplaying games rpg. Apr 19, 2012 the yoruba consider ogun fearsome and terrible in his revenge. May 17, 2009 ogun, or ogun onire, is the god of war and iron of the yoruba people of west africa. Spears, knives, blades and presumably nowadays guns and missiles. Ogun is ruler over these elements of nature,ironsteel, it is this realm where ogun is from and so are his children,people who are his archetypes.

This letter is about yoruba mythology and nigerian literature inspired by ogun. Ogun ogun, or ogun onire, is the god of war and iron of the yoruba people of west africa. The body is called the temple of god, and the black gene is the throne upon which god is seated. Ogun or ogoun is a god that appears in several african religions. O pon omi sile feje we he has water in the house but takes his bath with blood. Hes associated with knives, machetes, nails, metal tools, firearms and other weapons, as well as mountains. Ogun oggun is the owner of all metals and minerals, especially iron. Stephen demonstrates a fourfold pattern in israels history that culminates in the cross of jesus christ. Ogun is the god of loyalty and lifelong friendships. Satan of the book of job, to whom god assigns the task of trying mens faith. Some regions combine ogun with the trickster god, eshu. The jungle book is a book about jungle myths retold.

Ogun is a loner which comes from his time spent alone in the wilderness or working alone with his metal, or working his shaman craft. Since charles sarvan, who says he is a fervent believer in a god called ogun in his letter, tattoo of the buddha the island of april 25 has not said who ogun is. And he was also the one who broke the chain at shangos request. Apr 15, 2016 a s the slightly samba, mellow notes of the familiar theme music swelled and the lush jungle scenery of the jungle book began on opening night at my local theater, those of us who grew up with the 1967 animated version of the story anxiously stared at the screen, waiting, not quite sure what to expect. Ogun kills the thief and the owner of stolen goods. Archetypes of orisha ogun god of iron embracing spirituality. Ogun, clear the road for me in my journeys, day and night. Ogun kills suddenly in the house and suddenly in the field. In yoruba, this spirit is called ogun, north of nigeria you will sometimes find the.

Blacksmiths, panel beaters and mechanics, trades also depending on metal, pay homage to ogun deity too, led by their high priest gbenga saala. He grows and explores the world with his animal friends baloo, the wise. Ogun is the force of gravity, the force of attraction. See more ideas about african, orisha and african mythology. A legend that illustrates oguns importance tells of the orisha trying to carve a road through dense jungle. The name ogun seems to mean one who pierces gun, to pierce, or thrust with something pointed. Produced by johns hopkins university press in collaboration with the sheridan libraries. A 21stcentury update of the mary poppins sequence that puts fleshandblood actors into an animated setting. Mowgli actually grows up to be a superstudly park ranger who gives all the straight white guys massive boners because hes that studly.

In yoruba lore, ogun and the other gods climbed down to earth on a spiderweb. Ogun is traditionally known as the deity of iron and war. Ogun was the only one with the proper implements for the task and so won the right. Oguns shrine is an iron cauldron filled with iron implements, tools, his ota and diloggun diloggun are received at a later time.