Àgànjú
Short History About Àgànjú
Yoruba mythology, Aganju is the Orisha of volcanos, the wilderness, and the river. He is associated with Saint Christopher in the Caribbean.
Àgànjú was born in the center of the earth.
The name Àgànjú has been said to mean "power over the other world" and "to look as far as the eye can see". Algayu represents the earth, high places, mountains, inaccessible and remote places, struggles and obstacles, bad luck, brilliant careers, the time of day, the night, elders, deformations, winter, the cold, mines, social dignity, professional ambition, and travelers/hitch hikers.
As the third Òrìsà said to have come to earth, Aganjú is an Òrìsà of great antiquity. Lukumi followers of this religion believe that Aganjú is a force that, like the sun that is his symbol, is essential for growth, as well as a cultivator of civilisations. Like the volcano with which he is also associated, he forms the foundation upon which societies are built and is the catalyst for the production of vast amounts of wealth and commerce needed for advanced development.
He is most highly regarded by Lukumi practitioners for his role in assisting humans in overcoming great physical as well as psychological barriers. Like the volcano, Aganjú is noted for his legendary strength and his ability to bring about drastic change. His significance in Cuba in the past is most probably due in part to the fact that he was said to have delivered people out of bondage and helped one to carry the heaviest of burdens.
Aganju is heavily associated with Sango, with some stating that he is Sango's father, if not at least his brother. Aganju has been associated with Osun, with whom he had a relationship, as well as with Yemoja. He is associated with the shoulder and has a strong, powerful, and determined character. Being a recognised member of the deified royal family of old Oyo, he is considered "one heart" with Oya and is received by all of Sango, Osun and Oya's followers.
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