Because the creative process is seen as shared between male and female, Damballah-Wedo's veves generally depict two snakes rather than just one. As a source of life, he is also strongly associated with water and the rain.ĭamballah-Wedo is strongly associated with the ancestors, and he and his companion Ayida-Wedo are the oldest and wisest of the loa.Īyida-Wedo is likewise associated with snakes and is Damballah's partner in creation.
His movements are also snake-like and can include slithering along the ground, flicking his tongue, and climbing tall objects.ĭamballah-Wedo is associated with creation and is viewed as a loving father to the world. When he possesses a human, he does not speak but instead only hisses and whistles. Offerings: White sheep, champagne, toy ships, gunfire, rumĭamballah-Wedo is depicted as a serpent or snake, and his veves reflect this aspect of him. Ulrich (who is often depicted holding a fish) Other names: Agive, Agoueh, Met Agwe Tawoyo Loa Family : Rada His Petro aspect is Agwe La Flambeau, whose realm is boiling and steaming water, most commonly in connection with underwater volcanic eruptions.Īssociated Catholic Saint: St. If the offerings return to shore, they have been refused by Agwe.Īgwe is commonly depicted as a mullato man dressed in a naval uniform, and when in possession of another behaves as such, saluting and giving orders.Īgwe's female counterpart is La Sirene, the siren of the seas. Offerings are floated on the water's surface. Care has to be taken to keep the possessed from jumping into the water, which is where Agwe prefers to be.Ĭeremonies for Agwe are commonly performed near the water.
When he arrives in possession of a performer, he is met with wet sponges and towels to keep him cool and moist while on land during the ceremony. Agwe is particularly important in Haiti, an island nation where many residents have depended upon the sea for survival for centuries. We’ve been without internet and I have no idea when that will be remedied.He is a water spirit and is of particular interest to seafaring people such as fishermen. He’s an ally when you need a road or doorway opened (or closed!), and status updateĪlabama’s had some nasty weather lately, including some storms that brought some tornadoes, knocked out some of our electronics, and knocked down some of our trees. Peter is an enormously popular saint who is called on for all kinds of things. Service begins the evening of June 29th, but there is some wiggle room and you can book as long as you see spots still available. Lights will be set the night of Tuesday, July 11th. There is some wiggle room and you can join up after the work starts as long Day at the office Keys & Crossroads: Feast of St.
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