Here is a small summary diagram of the most important Vuduismo Loa:
start with Loa main
• Damballah Wedo : The most important of the Pantheon vuduista Loa, creator of the universe according to legend, the serpent god who takes the name of "Serpent of Heaven", thanks to him the vuduisti are also called "snake-worshipers."
addition to being the creator deity, Damballah is the Loa of fertility and strength, and giver of wealth.
Its color is white, the color of the divine creator, and its element is silver. The phenomena of the sky, the water sources and rivers, it is also represented as a snake that lives between the river branches in the background. It is in fact
syncretized with Moses saved from the waters, and with St. Patrick's Day, traditionally linked to the snakes. It is known
with the names of: Danballah, Danbhallah, The Great Serpent, Damballah Grand Chemin (in the aspect of driving on the right path), Damballah Le Flambeau (in the appearance of flame as pure energy) Damballah To Can, Damballah Ye-WE and Great Obatalah.
• Ayda-Wedo: The rainbow serpent goddess, wife of Damballah, patron of the sky and the rainbow, god of fresh water, syncretized with the Immaculate Conception.
played a vital role in creating the world, and is patron of the cosmos and the order of things, even defiita giver of luck. The faithful
Loa owned by the pair of creators, are used to crawl on his belly like snakes, and climbing trees down fast. It 'also goes by the following names: Ayida Wedo and Ayidohwedò;
• Agwe: The Loa king of the seas, protector of fishermen and sea creatures such as plants and animals, was considered a deity angry, which reflects the nature of sea \u200b\u200bitself. Chaired by the initiation of priests, with sincretizzarto Saint Ulrich and his symbol is the conch horn, through which sailors require sound goodwill in the winds, was also used to gather the rebels during the War of Independence in Haiti. Through special ceremonies, are bestowed generous offers in the open sea, in the hope that they come to his palace in the deep sea. Other names are Agwe: Aga-ou, Agou, Agaou Comblé, Agaou traps, Oyo and Agaoueh Agaoue R-Tha-Oyo;
• Erzulie: Loa women that governs love, beauty and wealth; Erzulie is dedicated to live in luxury, appearing powdered and perfumed, it is represented as a beautiful mulatto woman with long hair, syncretized with Mater Dolorosa, whose symbol is the pierced heart, just like the heart of Erzulie, who lost his only daughter , played by Ogou, at sea, and fought over by many men, not surprisingly also represented by three faiths, as the wife of Damballah (according to some traditions), and Agwe Ogou precisely, but nevertheless never really happy, it is also syncretized with St. Elizabeth and La Vierge de la Caridad, the patron saint of Cuba, and in this role is protector of homes and fresh water, represented as a water snake. But the beautiful Erzulie also has a less beautiful, terrifying I would say, according to which, under the name of Mami Wata and Mayama, also known as La Sirene, in the role of wife Agwe and syncretized in this case and the Santa Filomena Assumption, according to legend, during the day take the form of water hyacinth, an African plant that grows along rivers, where its roots intertwined, characterized by the presence of beautiful flowers, which if they were collected unleash the vengeance of the goddess, who in the night, in the guise of his beloved, would attract the poor victim in the water, where they drown dragging on the bottom. It is also known by many names, each symbolizing one of its characteristics: E. Ge-Rouge (intent to collect their tears Cried for the brevity of life and the limits of love), Ezili, Mistress E., E. -Séverine-Belle-Femme (in the guise of a beautiful woman), E. Taureau (with the appearance of a bull), La Belle Femme (beautiful as Venus), The Big E. (In the guise of old woman marked by pain), Tsilah-Wedo (the representation of wealth and beauty), E. Boum'Ba, E. Dantor, E. Dos Bas, E. Freda Dahomin, E. Mapian, and representations in the darkest known as: E. Mapiangueh, E. Toho, E. Zandor and Marinette-Bois-Checa.
Azak • Tuna: Haitian Loa of thunder, the patron and protector of farmers and crops, is represented with an ax blows which are generated by lightning, and according to legend, sometimes Azak loses his ax, which fell to earth can be found by a person, who would buy the power of God and the power to fulfill their desires is syncretized with St. Peter, and is also known as Azaca;
• Shango: god of lightning, linked to the group of Ogou , loa warriors and arms manufacturers and is considered able to solve problems, and to heal the sick. While warrior god, Shango in periods of war does not have its own faithful, but on the contrary, in times of peace descends on them violently. Its color is red, and offer him more pleasing is the rum, which is drunk like water during the tenure
• Ogoun: loa of the most important of the whole pantheon, is considered the father of all men , and its representation is the most benevolent accompanied by a dog, and syncretized with St. James the Elder; Ogou belong to the war, the iron, the fire, not surprisingly is the patron of fire and protector of blacksmiths; loa in the role of the war, known as Ogou Badagri is represented armed with machetes, and syncretized with St. George, is also represented as a priest and master of arts medicine, under the name O. Ashad, and is also known as the greatest healer, as the O. Balindjo and syncretized with St. James the Lesser, and St Joseph, in any case, its color is red, and more rum worships the cheapest tobacco. It is also known by other names, and other characteristics: O. Baba (in the role of military general), O. Badagris (represented here by highlighting their own fault, symbolizing virility and power), O. Bhathalah (Loa alchemy) O. Fer or Ferraille (loa of the sword, iron and metals, which symbolizes stability, order and authority), O. Ashadah, O. Balise, O. Bha-from-gri, O. Bha-DYO-lin, O. Ni Can Can Can, O. Dan Petro O. Palama and O. Y-Am-San;
• Legba: Loa important sparse by nature ambiguous, and the evil in him living his life, is the intermediary between two worlds, is the first loa to be greeted in every rite, to pave the way for required Loa, Loa is the only to know both languages, than men and that of the Loa, and is placed to guard the veil of Maya, so that neither men nor Loa may, without his consent. Here are the words used to greet Legba:
"Atibon Legba, raises the barrier for me
Papa Legba
raises the barrier so I can get.
When I return to say goodbye to the Loa,
Voodoo Legba, raises the barrier for me, so I can return
. When I return
greet or Loa. "
His Vevè, is a summary of what it represents:
The vertical axis (1), represents the world of the Loa, and the horizontal (2), the world of men, while in the middle (3) meet.
Legba was the one who taught men the interpretation and use of oracles, is represented in one aspect, such as an old man intent on pouring water, or an old man with a crutch, however syncretized with St. Anthony of Padua, and in another we find representation in the form of a fetish from the human form, intended not to foul, which symbolizes life, close to squares or intersections. His animal is the dog. And it is also known as: Papa Legba, L. Atibon, Maître Ka-fu (in the role of master of the crossroads), L. Ati-G-Bo, L. Boco, Linsah Legba, El niño Elegguà, Eshu, Exu, Lucero Mundo.
• Ghedi: it is the loa of death, but is also the name of the deity associated with death, at least 30! It 's a powerful healer and is said that protect children, is described as very wise, as he focuses on the experiences of all people who die, and it is on the road that leads to ginen, heaven vuduista. It is described as the first undertaker, dressed in black with sunglasses. Its devotees dress up as corpses, patched with tails and cotton balls or cotton in the nose and ears, and dance a particular dance called "La Banda". It is also known as: Brav'Ghédé, Ghedi, Guede, G. Cinq Jours Malheureux (5 days of the disaster), G. Docteur Piqueres (loa doctor of internal organs), G. The Orage (in the guise of a storm), G. Morpion (the act of digging ditches), G. Ratalon (another name for the peer first gravedigger), G. Souffranì (in the embodiment of Christ's suffering), G. Z'Eclairs (more loa of lightning), G. Bon Poussière de la croix, G. Doubí, Dued Fatras, G. Macaca, G. NIBH, G. Nibbho or halo, G. Nouvavou, G. We Clos, G. Ti Lan Puce de l'Eau, G. You Pete, G. You Wava and G. There.
Other Loa Loa
Over more, there are many other Loa, which are at least worth mentioning: •
Adjassou Linguetor: loa spring water, which is described with bulging eyes and irritable character;
• Adjinakou: loa elephant known as Agaou;
• Adya Houn'Tò: loa percussion and drums, specialized in the construction of these instruments, and in the possession of the drums themselves, through a ritual that Adya;
• Agasoou: loa that as a panther or leopard, founded the royal dynasty of the African Dahomain, guardian of the traditions of the first vuduisti. It 'also known as: Yangodor and Mam'Bo Atiasou;
• Ayzan: loa female patron of the market, doors, barriers and squares, syncretized with Christ, wife of Legba, represented as an old black intent on walking or like a snake wrapped around the palm real Dahomain;
• abbess loa less than the sky at Haitians; • Baron
Samedì: loa of the family of Ghedi, is committed to act as an intermediary for requests from the world of the living and the dead, a bit 'as Legba, but instead at the loa, Baron Samedì intercedes with the dead and again at the crossroads, the only two places where the reality may come into contact, is shown with a top hat, a black frock coat, sunglasses and attempt to smoke a cigar, it is the protector of Bokors, and sorcerers under the name of Mait 'Carrefour;
• Baron La Croix: loa of the family of Ghedi, take charge of the dead and deliver them to the morgue Cemet Baron, Baron
• Cemet: other loa of Ghedi, in charge of guarding the cemeteries, often the third Baron opersona are identified in the one of B. Samedì;
• Bossouashadeh: elevation of Tegbésou able to loa, one of the kings of Dahomey;
• BugID y AIBA Captain Debase: another loa of war at Haitians and Puerto Ricans;
• Clermeil: loa able to flood the rivers , represented as a white man;
• Dan Petro, a minor Haitian loa of agriculture, the origin of which is attributable to the African god Dahn;
Wedo • Dan: Haitian loa of the king of France, the same king who later became Saint Louis ;
• Dinclinsin: loa of European origin, characterized and feared for its great severity;
• Grans Bwa: Loa of the forest and the forces dela nature in general, also known as Grand Bois and Bois Ganga;
• Lemba: the divinity of the Congo, worshiped in Haiti and Brazil;
• Limba: Haitian loa who lives among the rocks, dall'appetito insatiable, which prompts him to kill people to feed, even without saving your faithful
• The Inglesou: Haitian loa which lives among rocks and precipices, which kills those who offend;
• Loko: loa of the trees, the protector of plants, hounfort, priests and healers, head of the stock of Legba, shall also monitor roads and houses. It is also known as: Atisou Loko, Adah L. , Hi-Adan L. , Ati Danh, Ibo L. , L. Adan He-Co and Papa Loco Azam'Blo Guidi
• Madame Travaux: loa female patron of workers, also known as Miss Works;
• Mademoiselle Charlotte loa female traits European vuduisti darling of white;
• Maître Delai: Hountor protector of Haitian loa, the drummers;
• Mistress Hounon'Gon: Haitian loa Canzo personification of the ritual choir and the litmus test for initiation;
• Maman Brigitte: Haitian loa of Ghedi, female guardian cemeteries and graves marked in particular by the cross, whose faithful when held in the fall as catalepsy, resembling corpses, is the female counterpart of Baron Samedi, and you are consecrated willow el'olmo;
• Marassah: Haitian loa twins, known also with the characteristics of twins of the sea or the beach by the name of Marassah Bord- de-mer, with the name of M. Bois wood like twins, and M. Guinin as twins Africa;
• Marie Lousie: loa elevation of a heroine of the Haitian War of Independence;
• Puppet: loa female dark and violent, the highest representative of the nefarious part of Petro;
• Mombu: loa stutterer can generate torrential rains;
• Mounan Chou: loa less Haitian
• Ogan Sih Wedo: loa dell'ogan, particularly African musical instrument connected to the bells flat typical of Africa;
• Ossangne \u200b\u200bnegre goue sih-illness: the father of the loa Legba;
• Ou an ile: elevation to loa the king's mother Tegbèsou;
• Pie: loa found guilty of flooding and lives on the bottom of rivers and ponds;
• Reine Congo Franc: elevation to loa the Queen of the French Congo.
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