Who is Ogun Ire?
Origin — How Ogun Ire Became Orisa
Ogun Ire formed when a blacksmith’s crafted blade became a symbol of both protection and blessing. The Orisa reminds people that good tools can bring good outcomes.
Sacred Stories & Myths
A tale tells of him bringing rain after a village built a shelter with his tools. Another recounts his aid in forging an instrument that supported a healer.
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