Ogún
Ogún (also Ogún, Ogun, Ogum) is a major Orisha in the Yoruba religion of southwestern Nigeria and a prominent figure in Afro-diasporic traditions such as Santería (Regla de Ocha) and Candomblé. He is the patron of ironworkers, blacksmiths, hunters, and warriors, and is closely associated with iron, steel, tools, and technology. His influence extends to labor, craftsmanship, and the forging of paths for civilization.
In many traditions, Ogún is seen as a powerful and dynamic force who clears obstacles, forges weapons
Worship and symbolism surrounding Ogún vary by community. He is invoked in rites that emphasize work, construction,
Ogún remains one of the principal orishas across many Yoruba-derived traditions, illustrating the connection between labor,