Ogun Releases the Gods (Yoruba)
After the creation of the world, the Orishas found themselves trapped between heaven and earth, unable to descend to the newly formed land. Ogun, the god of iron and war, used his machete to clear a path through the dense forest, creating the first road and allowing the other gods to reach the earth. He also taught humanity how to use tools and weapons, forging the first iron implements. Ogun's gift of metallurgy transformed human civilization, enabling agriculture, hunting, and warfare. To this day, Ogun is honored as the patron of blacksmiths, warriors, hunters, and all who work with metal,