Ogun's Iron
Mythological Narrative
Sacred iron of Ogun, orisha of metalworking, war, and the open road. Tools, machetes, and weapons dedicated to him carry his cutting, clearing power.
Academic Discussion & Critique
Exchange peer-reviewed hypotheses, comparative Indo-European etymologies, and archaeological field interpretations regarding Ogun's Iron.
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