Ogou Facts and Figures. Name: Ogou Pronunciation: Coming soon Alternative names: Ogu, Papa Ogou. Gender: Male Type: God Area or people: Haiti Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present. Role: In charge of: Many Things Area of expertise: Many things, lots of stuff. Good/Evil Rating: GOOD, quite approachable Popularity index: 22155

Ogou is a prominent figure in Caribbean mythology, particularly in Haitian Vodou. Known by various names such as Ogu and Papa Ogou, this powerful deity has roots in African traditions, specifically the Yoruba people’s Ogun. In Caribbean beliefs, Ogou oversees a wide range of aspects including fire, war, iron, politics, blacksmiths, and furnaces.

In Yoruba religion, Ogun is a primordial orisha in Yoruba Land. In some traditions, he is said to have cleared a path for the other orisha to enter Earth, using a metal axe and with the assistance of a dog. To commemorate this, one of his praise names, or oriki, is Osin Imole or the "first of the primordial Orisha to come to Earth".

2017年8月2日 · Ogou is a Nago spirit. This group of spirits came from the part of Africa that is now Nigeria. Some of you might be saying, “Hey, isn’t there a spirit like this in Lukumi?” Lukumi has an Orisha called Ogun, who has some similarities with …

Papa Loko: The Keeper of Vodou Traditions. An important spirit in Haitian Vodou, Papa Loko is known for his healing powers and association with the wind. As the first Vodou priest, he is responsible for conferring spiritual powers to new priests and …

Papa Legba. Let’s start with Papa Legba, the gateway to the spirit world and the one who unlocks the secrets of Vodou. Known as a trickster Loa, he’s often portrayed as an older man leaning on a crutch, accompanied by one or more dogs.

2024年1月28日 · This is Ogou Feray, blacksmith, warrior, lover, and he is one of the most popular and beloved lwa of Haitian Vodou. So today let’s dive into the layer-peeling that I so enjoy and explore the mystery that is Feray. Feray’s origins stretch back to …

2024年12月19日 · Discover Ogou, the warrior spirit in Haitian Voodoo. Explore his role in justice, resilience, rituals, and his connections with other Lwa.

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Mijn peetmoeder of marin is maman Enide en mijn peetvader of parin is papa Doudou, beiden van de peristil van manbo Fifi. (‘Papa’ en ‘mama’ zijn aanspreekvormen die van beleefdheid getuigen.) Mijn eigen vodou-huis is de Sosyete Lakansyel Ginen, dat betekent ‘congregatie de regenboog van het paradijs’.