Damballah
Depicted as a gigantic white python, Damballah is the father of all the lwa, and is associated with peace and purity.
Papa Legba
It is powerful Papa Legba who opens the gates so that all the other lwa may enter the world. But like many deities of the sacred doorway, Legba can be a trickster.
La Siren
Married to Agwe, the beautiful Mermaid Mambo La Siren is the Vodou Goddess of Luck, Wealth, Magic, Beauty and Enchantment!
Agwe
Powerful Met Agwe is the Vodou deity who rules over all mysteries of the sea. He is the bringer of treasure and patron of fishermen - in fact he is called upon to protect any seafaring traveler.
Erzulie Freda
The luxurious lwa Erzulie Freda rules over beauty, love and the more refined feminine arts.
Anaisa Pye (Dominican)
Much beloved in the Dominican Republic, Anaisa Pye is leader of the Maitresses (feminine division), ruling over beauty, love, luck, the resolution of sexual problems and more.
Ogou
The fierce warrior nation known as ‘Nago’ comprises many Ogous including Ogou Badagris and Ogou Feray.
Erzulie Dantor
Fierce and powerful, Erzulie Dantor is the fiery Vodou Goddess who protects women and children from abuse.
Kouzen Zaka
Kouzen Zaka is seen as a farmer, and is primarily associated with work, money and agriculture.
Gran Bwa
Met Gran Bwa is the man of the woods - his name literally translates as "Big Wood"! He rules over herbal magick and the wilderness, and is a very protective lwa.
Baron Samedi
Baron Samedi is father of the Gede nation (the nation of the dead), powerful lwa of sex, death, magick and judgement.
Maman Brigitte
Maman Brigitte is mother of the Gede nation, Baron's wife. Many associate her with St Brigitte (Brighid) of Ireland.
Brav Ghede
Brav Ghede has many of the attributes of Baron, and is very satirical. He is associated with gambling and other less ‘savoury’ pursuits!
Marie Laveau
The most famous Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, after her death Marie Laveau began to be served as a spirit in her own right.
