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…
The Iron of Ogun: Mystery of Olorun
From the heart of the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, comes a vibrant tapestry of myths and legends that explain the world around them. These…
The Iron of Ogun: Echoes of Olokun in Myth and Memory
From the vibrant tapestry of West African folklore, particularly among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin, emerges a rich vein of storytelling that speaks of the cosmos, the elements,…
The Iron of Ogun: A Glimpse into Ancient Yoruba Imagination
In the vibrant tapestry of West African folklore, woven from generations of oral tradition, lies the compelling narrative of Ogun. This is not a tale of historical events, nor a…
The Iron of Ogun: Echoes of Nyame’s Mystery
From the vibrant tapestry of West African folklore, particularly woven within the rich traditions of the Yoruba people, emerges a story that speaks of creation, of the primal forces that…
The Iron of Ogun: Echoes of Mawu-Lisa in the Tapestry of Ancient Thought
The human mind, from its earliest stirrings, has sought to comprehend the vastness and mystery of existence. In the crucible of ancient West African societies, particularly among the Yoruba people,…
