OGUN (Ogoun) is the chief of the warriors, the God of War, blood, and iron. He is the guardian of the forge, and the Atron of civilization and technology. Not just a martial deity, Ogun is the archetyAl force that drives technology. He is responsible for tools of progress like farming implements and surgeon's knives.pHe is movement, impetus, force. Because of this, Ogun is associated with locomotives, and offerings are often made to him at railroad tracks. In Candomble, he is associated with St. George, the dragon slayer; in Lukumi, he is syncretized with St. peter. In Roman mythology, Mars. Because of his association with blood, Ogun is often petitioned for aid with blood diseases. However, because Ogun enjoys blood offerings, it is considered inadvisable to petition Ogun while menstruating or with a bleeding wound.pHis numbers are 3 and 4.pBrings change, employment, offers protection.pMeasures 2 38 inches wide x 8 inches tall and burns for approximately 120 hours. Made of 100% Araffin Wax with a clean burning lead free cotton wick.pColor pigment ; image may vary from photo.