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List of Gods : "God Osanobua" - 3 records

Name ▲▼	Origin ▲▼	Description ▲▼
God name "Ogun"	Edo / Benin, West Africa	God of war, hunting and metalwork. This rather loosely defined deity was sent by the god OSANOBUA to cut open the land to allow crops to be planted. He is the strength inherent in metals and piles of metal objects are left beside his sanctuaries. As a god of war he defends the tribe and is depicted wearing armor and with red eyes. As a god of hunters and farmers he is generally benevolent....
God name "Olokun"	Fon / Yoruba / Benin / Nigeria, West Africa	God of fresh waters and oceans. The eldest son of the creator god OSANOBUA. He is symbolized in the sacred river Olokun, which runs almost the length of Benin and from the source of which come the souls of unborn children. A girl baby is given a shrine of the god which includes a pot of river water and which she takes with her to her new home when she marries. The god is particularly popular among women and has a cult of priestesses. Olokun is also a guardian deity of mariners....
God name "Osanobua"	Edo / Benin, West Africa	Creator god. The father of the god OLOKUN, he is regarded as a benevolent deity controlling prosperity, health and happiness....

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