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Ajogun

In the Yoruba mythology, the personification of malevolent forces as six hundred and one warriors that wage war against humanity. The eight leaders of these forces include Iku (“personification of death”), Arun (“personification of disease”), Egba (“personification of paralysis”), Epe (“personification of curses”), Ofo (“personification of loss”), Ewon (“personification of imprisonment”), Oran (“personification of trouble, problems”), and Ese (“personification of affliction”).
Yoruba name.
This dictionary uses simplified unmarked Yoruba spelling for consistency. Meanings can vary by dialect, region and context.