Why is Ogun festival celebrated?
Ogun Festival is an annual festival observed by the Yoruba people of Ondo State, Nigeria in honour of Ogun, a warrior and powerful spirit of metal work believed by the Yoruba to be the first god to arrive on earth.
What is Ogun State festival?
The Ojude Oba celebration in Ijebuland, Ogun State is an annual event during which indigenes congregate at the palace of the Awujale (king) for a carnival-like celebration. The glitz and colour associated with the festival place it among the most famous cultural festivals in the country.
How do you celebrate Ogun?
The Ogun shrine in Ife is decorated with palm fronds, and two dogs are prepared for sacrifice. A libation is poured, prayers to the god are offered, and a ritual dance is held around the shrine.
Who is Ogun Onire?
Ogun, or Ogun Onire, is the god of war and iron of the Yoruba people of West Africa. In Yoruba lore, Ogun and the other gods climbed down to earth on a spiderweb. When creation was completed, the gods realized that people needed to clear more land in the forest where they lived.
What is Ogun known for?
OGUN: Warrior god of iron and war. He controls much of the material in the earth and represents primitive force and energy. He is known as Oggún in Cuba and Ogun Feraille in Haiti (“ferraille” means “iron”). The worship of Ogun may be traced back to Iron Age civilizations in Nigeria and adjacent countries.
How many Ogun do we have?
Ogun m’eje l’ogun mi – There are seven ogun who belong to me.
What is Ogun?
OGUN: Warrior god of iron and war. He controls much of the material in the earth and represents primitive force and energy. He is known as Oggún in Cuba and Ogun Feraille in Haiti (“ferraille” means “iron”).
What day is Ogun day?
Traditional Yoruba Week
| Day | Day Name in Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Obatala (Sopanna, Iyaami, and the Egungun) |
| Day 2 | Orunmila (Esu, Ifá and Osun) |
| Day 3 | Ogun (Osoosi) |
| Day 4 | Sango (Oya) |
What does Ogun symbolize?
What does Ogun mean?
Ogun is the traditional deity of warriors, hunters, blacksmiths, technologists, and drivers in the Yoruba region. Followers of traditional Yoruba religion can swear to tell the truth in court by “kissing a piece of iron in the name of Ogun.” Drivers carry an amulet of Ogun to ward off traffic accidents.
How many types of Ogun do we have?
There are usually three parts to the ceremony – aisun ogun (night vigil), ogun ale (night ogun) and ogun owuo (morning ogun celebration).