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Definition: In Santeria/Lukumi, the Orisha associated with iron, and the patron of warriors. Ogun is one of the warriors, with Ellegua, Chango, Ochosi, and Oshun. Ogun's colors are green and black.

Pronunciation: Oh-goon • (noun)

Alternate Spellings: Oggun

Related Resources:

Afro-Caribbean syncretic religions
Santeria, Vodoun, and more at Alternative Religions.

Elsewhere on the Web:

Orishanet
A large resources for Santeria/Lukumi on the internet.

Babaluaye
A short biography of an important Orisha (God).

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