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Agou� Loa of the sea and patron of fishermen and sailors. His symbol is the drawing of a boat. Sacrifices to him are loaded onto small rafts and set adrift at sea. If the raft sinks, the sacrifice has been accepted. Aida-Wedo Loa of fertility and new life, especially conception and childbirth. Her symbol is the rainbow, and her color is white. Sacrifices of white chickens and white eggs are often made to her. Azaca Loa of agriculture and protector of the crops. He is pictured as a peasant carrying a straw bag. His color is blue and cornmeal or corn cakes are sacrificed to him. Baron Cimeti�re Loa of the cemetary in the family of Gu�d�. Damballah-Wedo Father of the loa, he represents the ancestral knowledge that forms the foundation of Vodou. He is the loa of new life and fertility. His symbols are the snake and the asson, and his color is white. White chickens and eggs are sacrificed to him. Grand Bois Loa of the forest. Grand Ma�tre The original superme being, analogous to the Christian God. Practitioners of Vodou consider him too remote for personal worship. Gu�d� Group of loa that is made up of the many spirits of the dead. They represent death, sex and buffonery. They are also healers of the sick and the protectors of children. Their colors are black and purple. Loco An aspect of Legba, he is the master of the hounfort (temple) and loa of medicine and the healing arts. Marassa The sacred twins, considered to have balance and be two parts of the same whole. Saluted at every ritual. Ogoun Badagris Aspect of Ogoun who represents the phallus. Rada The benevolent and gentle loa who originated in Africa. They are the protectors of the people and their worship follows the traditional African ries of the loa. Simbi Loa of rainfall and fresh water, he oversees the making of charms. His color is green and his symbol is the water snake. Speckeled roosters are sacrificed to him. If you know any other Gods and Goddesses of Vodou people please email them to [email protected] |