John Shaqi
Yoruba500 BCE – present

Ajogun

West Africa

In Yoruba religion, the Ajogun are malevolent spiritual forces or deities that interfere regularly with mortal lives. The Ajogun are seen as the polar opposite of the benevolent Oriṣa and are believed to be in constant battle with them and at war with mankind, maintaining cosmic balance. They are 200 in number but are led by eight spirits, of whom the spirit of death, Iku, is the head.

Ajogun

In Yoruba religion, the Ajogun are malevolent spiritual forces or deities that interfere regularly with mortal lives. The Ajogun are seen as the polar opposite of the benevolent Oriṣa and are believed to be in constant battle with them and at war with mankind, maintaining cosmic balance. They are 200 in number but are led by eight spirits, of whom the spirit of death, Iku, is the head.

Pantheon: Yoruba Culture: Yoruba Civilization: West Africa Period: 500 BCE – present

Source: Wikipedia

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajogun

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