Legba: The Guardian of the Crossroads and Messenger of the Fon Pantheon
Legba: The Guardian of the Crossroads and Messenger of the Fon Pantheon Main Domain Communication, Portals, Order, Disorder, Sexuality Sacred Symbols Phallic Staff (Legba-kpan), Earthen Mound Colors and Day Red, Black, White | Monday Greeting Ago Legba! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Communication and Crossing Legba is the Vodun of portals, crossroads, and […]
Gu: The Lord of Iron, War and Oath
Gu: The Lord of Iron, War, and Oath Main Domain Iron, War, Technology, Work, Oath, Paths Sacred Symbols Machete (gú-bèssén), Iron Tools Colors and Day Dark Blue | Tuesday Greeting Gú yè! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Cutting and Transformation Gu is the Vodun of iron, war, and technology […]
Aklombe – The Vodun of Hunting and the Forest
Aklombé: The Keeper of the Secrets of Hevioso Main Domain Secrets, Justice, Power, Wealth Sacred Symbols Leather Bag, Iron Tools Colors and Day Red, White, Blue | Wednesday Greeting Aklombé, Hail the King! 1. Introduction: The Principle of the Keeper of Power Aklombé is a Vodun of the family of Hevioso, often described as his brother, […]
Agué – The Vodun of Waters and Navigation
Agué: The Magic Hunter, Lord of Leaves and Witchcraft Main Domain Forests, Hunting, Leaves, Witchcraft, Secrets Sacred Symbols Antelope Horn, Sacred Leaves Colors and Day Green, Red | Thursday Greeting Agué, Ewê oh! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Nature Magic Agué is the Vodun of hunting and the owner of the secrets of […]
Mawu-Lisa – The Dual Vodun of Creation
Mawu-Lisa: The Dual Divinity of Creation Main Domain Creation of the Universe, Destiny, Cosmic Duality Sacred Symbols Moon, Sun, Chameleon Colors and White Day | Friday Greeting Mawu is Great! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Creative Duality Mawu-Lisa is not two Voduns, but a single, androgynous, dual creative divinity. Mawu is the feminine principle, associated […]
Loko – The Vodun of Trees and Medicine
Loko: The Lord of the Sacred Tree and Ancestry Main Domain Sacred Trees (especially the White Gameleira), Ancestry, Air, Healing Sacred Symbols White Gameleira, Leaves, White Flag Colors and White Day | Thursday Greeting Loko is King! 1. Introduction: The Principle of the World Axis Loko is the Vodun that inhabits the sacred tree Iroko […]
Lissa – The Vodun of the Sun and Light
Lissa: The Masculine Principle of Creation, the Sun and Strength Main Domain Sun, Day, Strength, Rationality, Action Sacred Symbols Sun, Chameleon Colors and Day White | Friday Greeting Lissa is Great! 1. Introduction: The Solar Creative Principle Lissa is the masculine, solar, and diurnal principle of the creator deity Mawu-Lisa. He represents strength, […]
Iroko – The Vodun of the Sacred Tree
Iroko: The Sacred Tree as Divinity Main Domain Sacred Trees, Ancestry, Time, Nature Sacred Symbols White Gameleira, Leaves, White Cloth Colors and Day White, Green | Thursday Iroko Greeting That's it! Eró! 1. Introduction: The Principle of the World Axis Iroko is the deification of the sacred tree itself, the white gameleira. Unlike Loko (the Vodun […]
Hevioso – The Vodun of Thunder and Lightning
Hevioso: The King of Thunder, Justice, and Royal Power Main Domain Justice, Thunder, Lightning, Fire, Royal Power Sacred Symbols Double Axe (Hevioso-so), Lightning Stone Colors and Day Red, White | Wednesday Greeting Hevioso is King! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Divine Justice Hevioso is the Vodun of thunder, lightning, and […]
Dangbé – The Vodun of Prosperity
Dangbé: The Sacred Serpent of Life and Continuity Main Domain Life, Continuity, Wealth, Movement Sacred Symbols Serpent Colors and Day All Colors | Tuesday Greetings to the Hobogboyì! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Life Force Dangbé is the Sacred Serpent, a primordial form of Vodun Dan. He is particularly worshipped in the city of Whydah, […]