Who is Orisa Igun?
The Vulture Orisa; Sacred Scavenger and Purifier
Origin — How Orisa Igun Became Orisa
In Yoruba tradition, Orisa Igun is known as The Vulture Orisa; Sacred Scavenger and Purifier. In many houses of practice, the story is understood as both historical memory and spiritual instruction, showing how divine authority is established through sacrifice, wisdom, and righteous conduct.
Sacred Stories & Myths
Orisa Igun is remembered through oral traditions, praise poetry, and regional worship practices. Recited narratives often emphasize consequences, restoration, and the principle that character determines the quality of destiny.
More Earth & Iron Orisa
Ogun
iron
Ogun is the primordial Orisa of iron, war, labor, and justice — the
Aganju
fire
Aganju is a recognized Orisa linked with fire, heat, difficult terrain
Ogun Onire
iron
Ogun Onire is the sacred manifestation of Ogun at Ire Ekiti — the ci
Oko
earth
Orisa Oko is the patron of agriculture and farming — the divine stew
Ogun Ageshin
iron
Ogun Ageshin is the most ancient avatar of Ogun — the primordial iro
Ogun Alagbede
iron
Ogun Alagbede is the blacksmith avatar of Ogun — the divine craftsma
Ogun Shibiriku
iron
Ogun Shibiriku is the avatar of Ogun who enforces divine accountabilit
Ogun Aare
iron
Ogun Aare is the military leadership avatar of Ogun — the divine gen