Illustration of Ogun…Original Botanica
Nago
The Nago Loa originates from Yorubaland which encompasses Benin, Nigeria and Togo.
Inhabitants of the aforementioned worship Ogun.
Ogun is an Orisha and embodies the spirit of a warrior, metalwork, rum and rum making. He is otherwise known as the god of iron.
Sacrifices of male animals can be made to Ogun and he is fed Acaçá; a ritual meal made of mashed corn steamed in banana leaves. Another option of a meal prepared for Ogun is a stew including beans, beef and pork.
In Haitian Voudoun, Ogun is called Ogou. One of his duties is to guard the sacred altar of the Vodoun temple.
