Who is Ogun Bode?
Origin — How Ogun Bode Became Orisa
Ogun Bode was born when communities first placed gates around their homes and asked the gods to defend them. He became the patron of guarded passages.
Sacred Stories & Myths
A story recounts him holding a gate against invaders until help arrived. Another tells of him blessing sentries with clear sight and steady hands.
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