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What's the story behind Papa Legba?
Believed to have originated in the kingdom of Dahomey, now Benin, Papa Legba is one of the best known figures in African spirituality. When the people of Africa were captured, enslaved, and brought to North America, they brought with them many of their gods and spirits, including Legba.
Does Baron Samedi have a wife?
Baron Samedi spends most of his time in the invisible realm of vodou spirits. He is notorious for his outrageous behavior, swearing continuously and making filthy jokes to the other spirits. He is married to another powerful spirit known as Maman Brigitte, but often chases after mortal women. Who is the God of the death? Hades Hades, also called Pluto is the God of death according to the Greeks. He was the eldest son of Cronus and Rhea. When he and his brothers divided the cosmos, he got the underworld.
Is Baron Samedi rum good?
Nice and flavourful, the spices compliment the rum. It is great with cola and lime. As the title suggests, one of the best-spiced rums around, a little darker/smokier/fuller (not sure how to describe it), than Captain Morgan (#2) or Bacardi spiced (#1). What do you call someone who practices Voodoo? Haitian religion. Alternate titles: Vaudou, Vodun, Voodoo, Voudou, vodon.
How do I talk to Papa Legba?
There are many chants to summon Papa Legba, one of which is: Papa Legba, Open the gate for me/Atibon Legba, Open the gate for me/Open the gate for me/Papa that I may pass/When I return I will thank the Lwa. Who is the Voodoo queen now? Marie Laveau New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Marie Catherine Laveau (September 10, 1801 ?) was a Louisiana Creole practitioner of Voodoo, herbalist and midwife who was renowned in New Orleans. Marie Laveau Parent(s) Charles Laveau and Marguerite Henry (known as D'Arcantel) 8 more rows
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Legba is a West African and Caribbean god. The region in which the god is worshiped is most commonly known in Haiti as Papa Legba. Papa Legba is the guardian of the Poto Mitan, the center of power and support in the home.
- Why does Papa Legba want innocent souls?
Papa Legba doesn't know what he does with the innocent souls he acquires. It can be assumed that Papa Legba sends these souls to a lighter afterlife that doesn't cause eternal torment because they have done nothing wrong.
- How do you make a deal with Papa Legba?
In order to make a deal with Papa Legba, an individual must have a true desire and intent to see him, and must offer something of value to get his attention.
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