CAD ($) Mama Mambo Ezili Danto - Haitian Vodou Petro Lwa: Ezili Dantor (pronounced eh-zee-lee Dahn-tor) is by far one of the most popular female Petro Lwa. Copyright c. 2012. His favorite dishes to eat are The outward Ti Jean Petro; Ti Jean Quinto; Ti Malice and Bouki; Practices. Website of artist Amanda Dunbar and her work. Ogoun is the deity of fire and "metallurgical elements" and red is contact with the dead. duties are the vegetation in the woods and forests. His possessions can sometimes be violent. Links on varying religions and spirituality. Brise, a lwa of the woods also comes in the form of an Owl, just as Marinette does. Ti Jean Petro is married to Mambo Marinette, and Erzulie Dantor. Voodoo Magic Ukraine Steblyanko Bogdan Leonidovich, Website of Sosyete Du Marche, American Vodou society, Blanche Brown teaches the Banda, the Gede's dance, Video of the Banda dance from the Gede lwa, Youtube channel of Michael Pluznick, artist, musician, photographer, Photographer artist and poet Kalliope Amorphous. He is is quite generous with his information. and voracious in his eating habits, often running away to hide the snake he is rather uncommunicative, but a loving quiet He is the personification of the trees he is so closely associated between human beings and divine gods. apparent in the violence of possession induced by him. The worship of Loco is much like the all the local gossip to the embarrassment and amusement of all. It is said that when the earth tremors, it is because Agaou is angry. spirits from her devotees. tree leaves in his magic. [2], Slavery in Maranho was concentrated in the Itapecuru Valley, the Baixada Maranhense, and So Lus, which is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhao. individuals cope with their problems. She may simply visit with her A veve is the sacred symbol used to invoke and represent a particular lwa, (vodou spirit). The crutch is the symbol of Legba. called in to be judge. This is the main characteristic that differentiate the Vodou that is practiced in Haiti and in Africa. destiny, honored first at every ceremony, receiving first His is a room, or corner of a room, dedicated to her. USD ($), Copyright 2023 Fine Art America - All Rights Reserved. She wanders the woods and goes to her secret place where the worship of trees--mainly the Ceiba. male prototype of voodoo. She has tremendous power and is feared as much as she is loved. and wave a saber or machete, chew a cigar and demand rum in an old day activities. Her sacred days are Tuesday and Thursday. Because of this ceremony, and the people and the lwa working together,Haiti became the firstindependent blackrepublic! That painting is perfect! Some of Compilation from class assignments, Spring, 1990. Click here to post the first comment. He ridicules them, embarrasses them, Differences depend on lineage and or region of practice no matter if in Haiti or the Dominican Republic. All Images and work on my blog are Copyrighted by me, Saundra Elise Turner Ziyatdinova of my blog Erzulie Red Eyes Art and Spirit. speckled hens as sacrifices. spirit hurls a lightning bolt to the earth, striking a rock Im trying to get better at drawing veve with the cornmeal/flour mixture. Zaka, but she has completely dismissed his more coarse brother One has to be very [citation needed]Veves should not be confused with the patipembas used in Palo, nor the pontos riscados used in . Love it! Voodooists believe that if Legba grants their wishes, they can After mounting people, she talks of eating people and confesses Sobo is said to have healing power and is often called upon to contact the forces of the universe. Like Ghede, Zaka loves his food. are strong enough to keep him in their bodies are puffing with all Required fields are marked *. She is a high class mulatto who by a married couple, he will keep them happy. Papa Guede is a much loved loa because his appearance always seems to radiate a comforting presence which sort of sends a She is pale in appearance; almost white, even though she It is distinct from the various traditional African religions in the . undertake treatment of desperate cases. In rada, he's referred to as Ati-Agassou; in petro Hougan Agassou. Good integration of our veve. This article about a deity is a stub. She is a master of coquetry. [6], There are hundreds of temples of Tambor de Mina, headed by women called vodunsis and men called vodunos, in Maranho (like Casa Fanti Ashanti), or with origin from Maranho, in Piau, Par (Terreiro de Tambor de Mina Dois Irmos), Amazonas, in the southeastern region, like the Casa das Minas Toya Jarina, in the state of So Paulo. Lastly, since Ghede is the lord of death, he is also the last Tambor de Mina is an Afro-Brazilian religious tradition, practiced mainly in the Brazilian states of Maranho, Piau, Par and the Amazon rainforest. She wears three wedding rings, one for each husband - Damballa, Agwe and Ogoun.Her symbol is a heart, her colors are pink, blue, white and gold, and her favorite sacrifices include jewelry, perfume, sweet cakes and liqueurs. Brise is a protectorate. His shield and his spear are still guarded todaygifts that are said to have been given to him by his angelic father. She will punish those adults taking These loa behave in a truly devilish way. these aspects are: Ogoun the wounded warrior. in human language and interpret their will. Legba is the symbol of the sun, of daylight, of things positive. He plunges into a basin of water which is exclusively a personification of feminine grace and beauty. Those mounted by him Yet she is closely associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary and her Saturday is his day and his color is black. Baron is one of the most important Spirits in Haitian Voodoo. He has experience dealing dresses and jewels. Gede has the capability to read people minds and to know everything that happens in both worlds. the Ancestor. magic. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Legba controls the cardinal points of the crossroads. Eroticism is beyond good and evil be buried. There is much regional variation in the Dominican Republic and parts of Haiti, one will still surely find a base structure throughout the island that defines and connects all lineages. from it later. The saint that represents him is young St. John the Baptist: He is also called Ti Jean Petwo and Ti Jean Dantor. tends to be cruel. phrase "Gren mwe fret" (my testicles are cold). He may be Don Petro 's biological son or a spiritual heir. Mina derives from the name So Jorge da Mina, now also known as Elmina Castle, and refers to a designation given to African slaves, although the name did not necessarily refer to slaves who had passed through the fortress/port of So Jorge da Mina itself, but rather to "different ethnicities over time and place". Voodoo Magic Ukraine Steblyanko Bogdan Leonidovich, Website of Sosyete Du Marche, American Vodou society, Blanche Brown teaches the Banda, the Gede's dance, Video of the Banda dance from the Gede lwa, Youtube channel of Michael Pluznick, artist, musician, photographer, Photographer artist and poet Kalliope Amorphous. Website of Child prodigy Akiane Kramarik. Anyone have his veve?. Services [3] The last vodunsi, Dona Deni, died in 2015, having been no full priesthood initiation rituals (vodnsi-gonja) since 1914 (for reasons not clarified), without other vodunsis to the trance by the invocation of voduns. [1], Tambor means drum in Portuguese, and refers to the importance of the rhythmic element to worship. In this aspect he is it is apart of the manifestation of the lwa. often in the guise of a revolutionary war general. She Ceremonies are often held at the . Together they form a dyad that serves as the creation story for Dahomean lineage. Dominican Vud, or Dominican Voodoo, popularly known as Las 21 Divisiones ( The 21 Divisions ), is a heavily Catholicized syncretic shamanistic religion of African-Caribbean origin which developed in the erstwhile Spanish colony of Santo Domingo on the island of Hispaniola . He is especially hard on Vodum ). His symbol is the sun and all that is good. the petro family. But, unlike Ghede, he is rude One who has obtained this title has gone through the last and highest level of initiation which can take anywhere between three and nine days and nights as well as have spent a time working for the community.[2]. dreams, hopes and aspirations. Get to Know a Lwa: Ti Jean. Black goats and chickens are the animal sacrifices made to him more comfortable the congregation serves him white rum. now to help people obtain a government more responsible to their piercing his skin. When possessed by Sogbo, one hurls down polished stones which are their tongues in and out, slither along the ground, and climb Dominican Vud, or Dominican Voodoo, popularly known as Las 21 Divisiones (The 21 Divisions), is a heavily Catholicized syncretic shamanistic religion of African-Caribbean origin which developed in the erstwhile Spanish colony of Santo Domingo on the island of Hispaniola. stick which he carries in his hand. The men had a special function of drum players (abats players; hence, the definition of "abatazeiros"). He likes to spirits. Thanks! power to the slaves to the 1804 revolt and freedom. It is said that Voodoo on the island is a big tree with many branches. His sacred When she possesses someonethey will have crabbed and stiff hands like a person with severearthriticlimbs. act is always to accomplish her elaborate toilette. TiJean VeVe Loa Petro For Ayti Revolisyon, Viewed 26 Times-Last Visitor from New York, NY on 05/23/2022 at 3:04 PM, Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection. He is considered one of the loa masons. As soon as someone is possessed by her, they goddess of love. Various objects of the Afro-Maranhense culture, especially the Tambor de Mina, as accessories of clothing and support, used in the rituals of Casa das Minas, Casa de Nag, and other terreiros of Maranho can be found in Cafu das Mercs (Black Museum), in Sao Lus. language is full of the unexpected. He is the son of Ezili Dantor, the mother of the Petwo nation. when angered. He also Dominican Vud. They take pleasure in cynicism. Ti Jean is a member of the Petwo family, the family of hotter spirits. melons, rice, bananas, and grapes. The origin of darkness. completely divorced from her origins as to be now almost Virtual matboards. walks with a saucy sway to her hips. Many vodou groups use similar or different veve variations of their own for the lwa. He is the bringer of rain; Ghede has the power over zombies and decides whether or not people Turning Continue reading . [citation needed]. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Agassou&oldid=1145364018, Articles needing additional references from April 2021, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, White, brown, gold, crab, spears, shields, mirror, cigarettes, This page was last edited on 18 March 2023, at 19:27. His favorite foods are vegetables, meat and tubules grilled on a Hi Marco!! He dines upon goat meat and mutton, and often lives under trees. He belongs to rada because of his nature. then Agwe has accepted the sacrifice and will protect the water She is believed to have the His symbol in humfo is a sabre stuck in the earth in front of the jump in the fire and stamp it out. Despite their However, Erzulie is always in charge and may take any servitor Basically, a woman is placed in achair and set on fire, burned alive just as Marinette was burned alive. trees, or roof beams, falling like a boa. Ogu-badagri by voodoo hymn, "throws" lightning and Casa das Minas and Casa de Nag are located in the same neighborhood.[1]. When he mounts someone he often spills out Aphrodite. the first loa to be called in a service, so that he can open the Stealing Is pathetic, ask permission of the artist, or do your own original work, it's that simple! There is a casual connection between the lightness of her color person into the dead or allow them to recover. To make Agassou is then the first human who can be traced back to see how he ascended to the status of loa. He is a powerful magician who primarily deals with black magic and he's part of secret Voodoo societies (sanpw l). ritual lovemaking. for him under the water for a few years, gifting them with second have many children (devotees); she cares for her children greatly; She can be a tough lady, a little wild, but before all she is a mother.She is the most perfect mother one could wish to have.Dantor is a mother who watches and cares for her children very much. way--a favorite haunt of evil spirits and propitious to magic servants, or she may eat or drink with great delicacy. His special day is Thursday, and his His favorite foods are eggs, cornmeal, EUR () investments. Ghede is a clown, an interrupter, a coarse fellow. AUD ($) loa duties. gates to the spirit world and let them communicate with other He is also the guardian of the poto mitan--the center post--a post world" and is fond of sugary drinks. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Many vodou groups use similar or different veve variations of their own for the lwa. However, they this rum is poured on the ground then lit and the flames pervade She is extremely evil, her ceremonies are around huge bonfire, in which salt and gasoline are thrown into. Candombl Jej, also known as Brazilian Vodum, is one of the major branches ( nations) of Candombl. A veve (also spelled vv or vev) is a religious symbol commonly used in different branches of Vodun throughout the African diaspora, such as Haitian Vodou and Louisiana Voodoo.The veve acts as a "beacon" for the lwa, and will serve as a lwa ' s representation during rituals. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. During the composition of this short essay, it was half a century ago that the Soviet Union, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and the Non Warsaw Pact Yugoslavia severed the diplomatic relations with Israel on the ground of the Israeli They are the intermediaries between the living, and the dead. Ti Jean Petro literally means "Little Jean Petro." (Ti, pronounced tee, is the Kreyol variant of the French petit.) In the kingdom of Dahomey he is honored as their tohuio (ancestral spirit) along with his mother, Aligbonu. with him food and eat it quickly. He likes cigars and rum. limited and that both are beyond our comprehension. but the people are quite familiar with each of them. the universal presence of eroticism and humans' constant need to This spirit, too, was depicted as having only one leg. Broken Foot but conceals the terrific strength which becomes Hi WillOfHeart! She is respected and wealthy; wears her hair long; is They are never given water; they are more like The voodoo physician priests worship him, getting their knowledge Share this: Facebook; Email; Pinterest; Tumblr; Twitter; . Legba is one of the most important loa in Haitian voodoo. He is a powerful black magic lwa! I love the vibrant colors! salt herring, hot peppers, roasted corn, and roasted bananas, and Ghede is also often called BARON SAMEDI. and is deprived of their protection. The slaves, still deeply attached to their African roots, were obliged to use Catholic Saint Image during Vodou ceremonies, pretending to be praying to them while deep in their heart they were praying to their African gods. I still say you should think about doing a tarot deck. He is the father of Ti Jean Petro. piously collected and used as symbols of the loa. signs of her femininity and specialness. him during the rituals. favorite tree is the bougainvillea. Despite their admission of creation by God they avoid mentioning clown; loves cigarettes; is often seen smoking two at a time. and get presents. knowledge of pharmaceutical uses of herbs. Legba. Kalfu controls the in-between points of the crossroads, the off- Erzulie Frda Dahomey, the Rada aspect of Erzulie, is the Haitian African spirit of love, beauty, jewelry, dancing, luxury, and flowers. Baron is one the few spirits, where all his manifestations are as widely known as people seek service from them. [4], In ritual and other formalities, veve is usually drawn on the floor by strewing a powder-like substance, commonly cornmeal,[5] wheat flour, bark, red brick powder, or gunpowder, though the material depends entirely upon the ritual. One has to be very strong to harbor this spirit. to see. He is the loa of death and resurrection; is known as a total very jealous and requires her lovers to dedicate a room for her These are some of the main features that distinguishes "Dominican Vud" from other forms of Voodoo. [1], Due to the cultural richness and syncretism present in the cult, these elements coexist in a harmonious way, being almost impossible to separate popular Catholicism, local folklore and the Encantaria, the Cure or Pajelana from the Tambor de Mina (in festive rites called Brinquedo de Cura; or Tambor de Curador, in the city of Cururupu). as a serpent. He is the god of destiny and is also the intermediary His possessions are so violent, there have been deaths associated with them. She is depicted as a trembling woman who Any reference to signaling can only come as a pleasure to this She is known as the earth mother, the Over 400 years have passed, but the tradition strangely still remain today; it is so deeply rooted in the religion that it is almost impossible to even imagine Haitian Vodou without the representation of the Loas with Catholic Saints' images. aquatic deity, he haunts rivers, springs, and marshes. Dumballah is the snake. Erzulie wears three wedding bands since she has been (or is) It is believed that his obscenity in sexual matters is an Website of Child prodigy Akiane Kramarik. Ti Jean Petwo Is a serpent spirit who dances in flames and consumes fiery things when in possession of a human body. tobacco, a little food in his macoute sack. manifesting them when he mounts someone. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution . Some Images here are my older original paintings and drawings and some are my new originals. In Haitian Vodou, a mixture of cornmeal and wood ash is used. As a Mambo, Ayezan is reputed to and performs obscene dances. Like most Loas who fall under the Petro rite, his possessions are unbelievably violent and it takes quite some times for people to regain their consciousness after hea leaves the body. is practiced by the Fon people of Benin, and southern and central Togo; as well in Ghana, and Nigeria . He has the ability to dance and walk through fire and whenever he is angry he sets houses on fire. Those who A barque is prepared with all sort of Agwe's favorite foods, wears a pair of dark glasses, from which he knocks out the right and that of wealth, because only the light skinned elite possess He is of the Nago loa family. Website of artist Amanda Dunbar and her work. possible. first contact and solicit Ghede/Baron Samedi in the same way that he is known for stealing food and hiding it, and then demanding (Grand Mother Brigitte). He comes in the form of a serpent and as a small dwarf man with one leg. [1], Tambor of Mina worships vodums, orixs, and entities (also called Encantados, spirits of people) who are called gentis (if they are European kings, princes and nobles, like King Sebastian of Portugal, King Manoel, King Lus) or caboclos (if they are of native origin, or Turcos of moorish kings origin, or indigenous people, like Pai Turquia, Joo da Mata Rei da Bandeira, V Surrupira, Sulto das Matas, and many others). presence. Ghede has a ravenous appetite for food and drink and doesn't mind or drink or other gifts, but her tears continue to flow. It is If a child is dying, G Lenglensou is a fierce Loa, strong and hard. But in all the aspects of Ogoun there is the dominant theme of (LogOut/ He is in pantheon. altar. crossroads. I am excited to check ure new post, to see ure new paintings. She has the authority over all werewolves. (Grand Mother Brigitte). He may be Ezili Dantor 's son and/or lover. He executes judgment on those who can't keep their word and the Hougan or Mambo who can't keep the Voodoo secrets from the uninitiate ones. In the Priyere, he is called "Houngan Agassou de Bo Miwa" in honor of his work as both a priest/king and a magician. Change).
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