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Oengus Mac Og—See Aengus Mac Og
Oghma Grainaineach—Male—Central Europe
(Also known as Oghma)
Father: Dagda
Mother: Boann
Son: Delbaeth
Irish God who was said to have created/
received and give to humanity the Ogham. In
this capacity, his story can be seen similar to
that of Odin, both being scholars, warriors, and
providers of an alphabet/magical written lan-
guage. Oghma is an ideal patron deity of the
modern high-tech soldier.
Oggue—Male—African/Caribbean/South
America
Patron of all horned animals. Perhaps
originally a Horned God of the hunt. He is de-
scribed often as Shango’s companion.
Oggun—Male—African/Caribbean/South
America
(Also known as Ogun)
In Santeria, his name is Oggun/Ogun
In Voodoo, his name is Ogu
In Africa, his name is Ogum
Saint and Catholic associations: St. Anthony,
St. Peter, St. Paul, St. John the Baptist, St.
James, St. George, St. Joan of Arc
Father: Aganyu
Mother: Yemaja
Holiday: Feast of Saint Peter on June 29
Plant associations: Angelica, Anise, Asafoe-
tida, Basil, Bay, Bergamot (orange), Clove,
Cypress, Cumin, Carnation, Caraway, Copal,
Dragon’s Blood, Eucalyptus, Galangal,
Heather, Hyacinth (wild), Hyssop, Honey-
suckle, Juniper, Lotus, Lime, Lilac, Mandrake
(American), Mistletoe (American), Mugwort,
Myrrh, Orange (bitter), Orris, Peony,
Patchouli, Rosemary, Rose, Sage (diviner’s),
Violet, Vervain, Vetivert
Yoruba god of iron. With his associations
to iron smithing, he became a god of fire and
water. He migrated into Santeria where he
became the Orisha who is called on to protect
his followers from accidents.
Incense Recipe
1 part Dragon’s Blood
1 part Copal
1 part Juniper Berries
1 part Orris Root
Oil Recipe
8 drops Clove
6 drops Cypress
6 drops Cumin
Okaga—See Itokaga
Oko—Male—African/Caribbean/South
America
Father: Aganyu
Mother: Yemaja
Plant associations: Allspice, Apricot, Almond,
Angelica, Anise, Asafoetida, Basil, Bergamot
(orange), Bay, Calamus, Calendula, Camphor,
Coriander, Cumin, Corn, Coconut, Clove, Cro-
cus, Deerstongue, Daisy, Ginger, Ginseng,
Grains of Paradise, Galangal, Geranium,
Heather, Hyacinth (wild), Iris, Jasmine,
Lemon, Myrtle, Magnolia, Myrrh, Nettle
(greater), Peppermint, Red Poppy (seed),
Rosemary, Sandalwood (white), Tobacco, Wil-
low, Pepper (black)
Saint association: St. Isidro
Holiday: Feast of Saint Isidro on March 22 and/
or May 15
African god who migrated with the slave
trade and became one of the Orisha of the
Santeria. Oko is Orisha of agriculture and the
harvest. He is associated with fertility of the
land. He is a deified ancestor.
Incense Recipe
3 part Sandalwood (white)
1 part Myrrh
1 part Jasmine
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