AMOR FATI from BITCHPUNK by DEBBY FRIDAY
There are three basic philosophical principals found in Ogun, the orisha of war, iron, hunting and the guardian of Truth. The first is metaphorical solitude; the hero’s solitary journey to self-realization. The second is the extension of the sacred responsibility for self to that of the community. The third is iwa pele: the natural law of good character. As humans, our only job is to work within the matrix of the universe to improve our lives and cultivate joy. War is an act of civilization building. The creation of new societies is always startling and violent.
