Agué: The Magic Hunter, Lord of Leaves and Sorcery
Main Domain
Sacred Symbols
Colors and Day
Greeting
1. Introduction: The Principle of Nature Magic
Agué is the Vodun of hunting and the owner of the forest's secrets in the Jeje pantheon. He is the brother of Legba and Gu. While Gu represents the brute strength of the hunter who uses iron, Agué represents magic, cunning, and profound knowledge of leaves and animals. He is the great sorcerer of the forest, the holder of the power hidden in nature.
2. Fundamental Myths
A myth tells of Agué possessing a magical horn that allows him to understand the language of all animals and plants. It is with this horn that he discovers the secrets of healing and witchcraft. He is a solitary hunter who does not share his secrets easily, teaching only those who show themselves worthy and respectful of the forest.
3. Domains and Symbols
His domain is the interior of the virgin forest. His symbol is the antelope or buffalo horn, where he guards his magical power, and the sacred leaves themselves. His colors are the green of the forest and red.
4. Archetype and Personality
Agué's children are solitary, mysterious people with a deep connection to nature. They are extremely intuitive and possess gifts for magic and healing. They dislike city life and feel more at home in natural environments. They are suspicious and fiercely protective of their privacy and secrets.
5. Relationships and Dialogues
Agué dialogues with Ossaim (Yorùbá) and Katendê (Bantu) over the domain of leaves, and with Oxóssi (Yorùbá) and Kabila (Bantu) over the domain of hunting. However, he unites these two domains in a unique way, being the "hunter-sorcerer," a figure of immense magical power within the Jeje nation.