Lua cheia clareou
Olha no céu quem ta lá
Lua cheia clareou
Olha no céu quem ta lá
Cavaleiro de Deus
vencedor de demanda
Ele é fiel companheiro
seus filhos e filhas
sozinho não andam
Ogunye
Papai Ogum
Ogunye
Papai Ogum
Ogunye
Papai Ogum
Ogunye
Papai Ogum
Full moon shining bright
Look in the sky — who’s there?
Full moon shining bright
Look in the sky — who’s there?
God’s warrior on his horse
victorious in every battle
He is a faithful companion
his sons and daughters
never walk alone
Ogunye
Father Ogum
Ogunye
Father Ogum
Ogunye
Father Ogum
Ogunye
Father Ogum
Did you know?
Ogum
- Ogum is the formidable Yoruba deity, or Orixá, of iron, war, technology, and farming, heavily revered within the spiritual foundations of capoeira.
- As the master of metalwork, he is traditionally recognized as the patron guardian of the berimbau, since the instrument relies on a steel wire to produce its rhythm.
- Capoeiristas invoke his name in circle songs to channel his indomitable warrior spirit, seeking the absolute focus, courage, and cutting-edge strategy needed for a match.
- He embodies the protective force that clears paths and cuts through injustice, mirroring capoeira's historical role as a tool for liberation and survival against oppression.
- In the cultural blending of Brazil, he is widely syncretized with Saint George, an iconic dragon-slaying warrior whose imagery regularly echoes through traditional capoeira chants.
- Today, honoring him inside the circle keeps the martial art deeply connected to its Afro-Brazilian spiritual roots, celebrating the raw energy of battle and perseverance.
(Note: “Ogum” — also spelled “Ogun” — is an Afro-Brazilian deity, the orixá of war, iron, and protection. “Ogunye” can be understood as a chant or praise name for Ogum)