Aziri: The Lady of Fresh Waters, Beauty and Wealth
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Greeting
1. Introduction: The Principle of Beauty and Seduction
Aziri (or Aziri-Tobossi) is the female Vodun of fresh water, beauty, wealth, and love in the Jeje pantheon. She is the personification of vanity, grace, and seduction. Aziri represents the feminine force that attracts prosperity and uses diplomacy and charm to achieve her goals. She is the mistress of gold and all that is beautiful and valuable.
2. Fundamental Myths
A myth claims that Aziri is so beautiful and vain that she spends most of her time admiring herself in her brass mirror. However, she is also extremely generous, and the waters of her river fertilize the land and bring prosperity to the villages. She teaches that beauty and wealth should be used generously.
3. Domains and Symbols
Her domain is rivers and lakes. Her symbols are the mirrored fan, gold or brass jewelry, and ceramic jars containing sacred water. Her color is golden yellow.
4. Archetype and Personality
Aziri's daughters are extremely vain, elegant, charming, and luxury-loving women. They are sensitive, intuitive, and can be quite whiny. They are excellent strategists, using their charm to get what they want. They are deeply attached to motherhood and family. They can be jealous and possessive, but they are extremely generous with those they love.
5. Relationships and Dialogues
Aziri dialogues with Okun (Yoruba) and Ndanda-Lunda (Bantu). All are queens of fresh water and gold. The cult of Aziri among the Jeje nation is very strong, and she is seen as one of the richest and most powerful deities, a great mother who provides abundance and happiness for her children.