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The lwa are divided into different groups, known as nanchon (nations), the most notable of which are the Petwo and the Rada. According to Vodou belief, the lwa communicate with humans …

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The lwa are believed to ascend or descend through the potomitan, which is therefore seen as a magical axis. Given this, the potomitan plays a critical role during Vodou ceremonies.

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Mar 30, 2018 · Lwa, or sometimes spelled Loa, is the word used to encapsulate the spirits of Voodoo as practiced in Haiti and Louisiana. These spirits are the ones that are between the …

Feb 4, 2022 · Voodoo’s lwa (or “spirits”) serve as mediators between humanity and the divine. Numbering in their thousands, the lwa protect, guide, and heal the faithful followers of the …

Lwa (loas) are spiritual beings of the Haitian religion vodou (voodoo), regarded as "different aspects of one cosmic Principle" (Desmangles, p. 98). Lwa are thought to be present in nature …

Aug 9, 2025 · The Legba family consists of the lwa who stand at the crossroads between the physical and spiritual worlds. Their primary role is to open the gate, or “barriere,” so that other …

Who were the Vodou Lwa most closely syncretized to when they came to the new world in the New Orleans Voodoo tradition and in the Haitian Vodou religion? This section serves as a …