The Iron of Ogun: Power of Shango

In the rich tapestry of West African oral traditions, particularly among the Yoruba people of what is now Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, lie countless narratives that illuminate the worldview of…

Of Iron and Tempests: A Yoruba Myth of Power and Change

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following article explores a traditional myth from the Yoruba people of West Africa. This story is a part of folklore and cultural heritage. It is presented for…

The Iron of Ogun: A West African Myth of Creation and Civilization

Disclaimer: This article explores a traditional myth from the Yoruba people of West Africa. It is presented for cultural, historical, and educational understanding only. The characters and events described are…

The Iron of Ogun, the Power of Olokun: A Tale from the Yoruba

Introduction The tale of Ogun, the iron deity, and his relationship with Olokun, the deep sea goddess, originates from the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in present-day Nigeria, Benin,…

The Iron of Ogun: A Tale from the Yoruba Lands

Introduction: The story of Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron, war, and labor, originates from the rich tapestry of West African mythology, specifically within the Yoruba culture of present-day Nigeria,…

The Iron of Ogun: Power of Nyame

Introduction: This is a story from the heart of West Africa, specifically from the Yoruba people of what is now Nigeria and Benin. It is a traditional tale, passed down…

The Iron of Ogun: Power of Mawu-Lisa

Introduction: The tale of Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron, and his connection to Mawu-Lisa, the dual divinity representing the sun and moon, is a vibrant thread woven into the…

The Iron of Ogun: Power of Anansi

From the heart of West Africa, specifically among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, springs a vibrant tapestry of myths and legends. These stories, passed down through generations,…

The Iron of Ogun: Mystery of Shango

The Iron of Ogun: Mystery of Shango Introduction: Read moreThe Rise of Hanuman and the Lost KingdomFrom the heart of West Africa, specifically among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin,…

The Iron of Ogun: Mystery of Oya

The wind howled through the tall grasses of the savanna, carrying with it the scent of rain and the distant rumble of thunder. In the ancient lands of the Yoruba…