TYPE: God of war, hunting and metalwork.
ORIGIN: Edo [Benin, West Africa]
INFORMATION: 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.