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Rada loa

Rada is a major family of loa in Haitian Vodou.

Scope

They include older, beneficent spirits who can be directly traced to Dahomey Vudus of West Africa.

Etymology

"Rada" is a cognate of Allada.[1]

Function

Rada loa are guardians of morals and principles, related to Africa, whereas Petro loa are connected to the New World and are considered more aggressive.[2] Some loa (such as Erzulie) have both Rada and Petro manifestations.

Identities

Some Rada loa are: Legba, Loco, Ayizan, Damballa, Ayida-Weddo, Freda, and Agwé.

References

  1. ^ Deren, Maya, Divine Horsemen, McPherson & Company 2004, p. 60.
  2. ^ "Manigua.org: Loa of Vodou". Archived from the original on July 20, 2006. Retrieved June 9, 2006.

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