OGUN	BIOGRAPHY
Created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake

PERSONAL DATA

Aliases: Ogoun, Ogou, Ogum, Gu, Tobe Ode, Osin Imole, He-Who-Is-Iron
Occupation: Voodoo/Vodou/Yoruba/Dahomey god of blacksmiths, hunting and war
Status: Active
Group Affiliation(s): Orishas; Voodoo Gods
Gender: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
First Appearance: Firestorm Vol. 2 #96 (April 1990)
Creators: John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake

OVERVIEW

Known as He-Who-Is-Iron, Ogun is the god of blacksmiths, hunting and war of the Orishas, African spirits of nature. He is also worshipped as a powerful loa in the American and West Indian religions Voodoo and Vodou.

HISTORY

Not yet available

POWERS AND WEAPONS

As a patron of blacksmiths, Ogun is most likely skilled at metal working. It is also hinted that he is as iron, extremely durable and powerful. As a patron of warriors, he is skilled in both armed and unarmed combat.

In Vodoo/Vodou tradition, Ogun is able to possess his worshippers. During one such possession, Ogun took over the body of Ragman and used his warrior skills to help him defeat fellow loa Marinette.

CHRONOLOGY

For a definitive list of appearances of Ogun in chronological order click here