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 […]
Oxumaré Bessem – The Vodun of the Rainbow
Bessen (Dan): The Rainbow Serpent of Wealth and Continuity Main Domain Wealth, Cycles, Renewal, Continuity, Movement Sacred Symbols Metal Serpent, Rainbow Colors and Day All Colors, Green and Yellow | Tuesday Greetings to the Hobogboyì! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Cyclic Movement Bessen, also called Dan, is the Vodun of continuous movement, of […]
Naê – The Vodun of Motherhood
Naê – The Vodun of Motherhood Domains: Motherhood, Child Protection, Female Fertility, and Maternal Care Sacred Colors: Pink, Light Blue, and White Characteristics and Attributions Naê is the Vodun of motherhood, protector of mothers and children. She ensures safe births and protects the sacred bond between mother and child. In the Jeje tradition, Naê is revered […]
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 […]