What is a loa God?
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What is a loa God?
The Loa, or Lwa, are spirits of the vodou/voodoo religion. While they are worshiped like gods, and evolved from several African Old Gods, they are actually spirits akin to saints or angels, acting as intermediaries between the humans and Bondye, the Supreme God and Creator of the World.
Who is the loa of love?
Erzulie Freda
Maîtresse Mambo Erzulie Fréda Dahomey
| Erzulie Freda | |
|---|---|
| Loa of Love and Beauty | |
| Attributes | Pale bejeweled woman, pink dresses, three wedding rings, heart-shaped medals, heart pierced by sword |
| Patronage | Love, health, beauty, passion, prosperity, perfumes, jewelry, flowers |
What is Papa Legba known for?
Legba represents a West African and Caribbean Voodoo god. This god has many different names depending on the region in which he is worshipped is most commonly known in Haiti as Papa Legba. Papa Legba serves as the guardian of the Poto Mitan–the center of power and support in the home.
What is a ghede spirit?
The Guede (Haitian Creole: Gede) also spelled Guédé or Ghede, are the family of loa that embody the powers of death and fertility. Guede spirits include Guede-Double, Guede-Linto, Guede L’Orage, Guede Nibo and Guede Ti Malice. All are known for the drum rhythm and dance called the “banda”.
What is ginen in voodoo?
Ginen (also referred to as Guinée or La Guinée) is that aspect of the Vodu religion that establishes a direct link between Haitian Vodu devotees and [Page 282]their African ancestral land. During the days of slavery, the name Ginen/Guinée became a generic term used to refer to West Africa as a whole.
What does the name Erzulie mean?
Erzulie, or “Ezili,” is most generally referred to as the goddess (or Lwa—spirit, or angel) of love. But the Haitian religion, called Vodou, seems to revel in distinctions and specificity, and develops new spirits as the culture demands, adapting to changing social conditions. Thus the proliferation of Erzulies.
What is a loa in Haiti?
Lwa (pronounced loo-WAH), also called loa or loi, are spirits in the African diasporic religion of Haitian Vodou. They have also been incorporated into some revivalist forms of Louisiana Voodoo.
What is Fet Gede?
The Haitian Day of the Dead, Fet Gede – the festival of the Sacred Dead, coincides with the Mexican Days of the Dead. The entire month of November is dedicated to the Gede celebrations in Haiti but is especially honored with ceremonies during the first days of the month.