Is Osogan a deadly monster that descended from the sky, or is it just a myth about a banished indigene of Igodomigodo? Either way, Osogan terrorized the land on every market day, causing fear and chaos. But surprisingly, this monster’s reign of terror marked the rise of a new ruler who broke from the royal lineage of the Ogiso kings - Evian. Discover the legend of Osogan, the terrifying monster that plagued ancient Ighodomigodo (now Edo State, Nigeria). Learn how Evian, a hero of the people, defeated the beast and became the first non-Ogiso king, marking a new chapter in Benin’s history. Watch now for untold African history, myths, and legends!
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