This figure is assisted by children who include Lakwa and Nibo and who are associated with the banda dance, which mimics sexual intercourse, a nod to this figure's secondary aspect as a sex deity.
This figure is assisted by children who include Lakwa and Nibo and who are associated with the banda dance, which mimics sexual intercourse, a nod to this figure's secondary aspect as a sex deity. Apart from being assisted by the Guede spirits, this god can be honored by wearing purple and black, and he has a feast day on November 2, which coincides with the Catholic holiday of All Souls Day. This husband of Maman Brigitte wears a tuxedo, top hat, and dark glasses, and can save the ill by refusing to dig their graves or greet them in the underworld. For ten points, name this Voodoo loa of death.
This figure is assisted by children who include Lakwa and Nibo and who are associated with the banda dance, which mimics sexual intercourse, a nod to this figure's secondary aspect as a sex deity.
{Baron Samedi} or {Bawon Samedi}