Hoodoo psychic readers, spirit workers, and root doctors who are adherents of the Voodoo Religion and who petition the lwa on behalf of clients may work with Damballa for protection, fertility, and serenity. Though she is not mentioned in any nineteenth- or twentieth-century reports associated with Marie. In Catholic syncretic Voodoo practices, Damballa is associated with the image of Saint Patrick who drove out snakes from Ireland. Damballah's partner is Ayida Wedo, the rainbow serpent. He does not take cigars or tobacco as his offerings and all such offerings are held until after he is saluted. He loves the colour white, coconut milk, an egg placed on flour, and honey. He can take on a very protective role over his children and is called upon to offer protection, clarity of mind, and harmony. He will eat the egg using only his mouth. Then he will be given his food, the white egg and the flour. He rules over serenity and peace in human beings and cosmic balance and harmony in the universe.ĭamballa is of the Rada nation and when he manifests during Voodoo ceremonies he does not talk, but rather hisses. Danbala and his wife, Ayida Wedo, are often provided with a tub of water. Within the African Traditional Religion of Voodoo, Vudu, Vodoun, or Vodun, Damballa is often depicted entwined with his consort, Ayida Wedo, also a snake lwa. He is the primoridal spirit and the father of all the lwa. He must be kept cool.Damballah Wedo and His Consort Ayida Wedo by Rigaud Benoit, Oil on Masonite (ca.1967)ĭamballa, also spelled Damballah, is the snake lwa of the sky. The Gede smoke, drink and like HOT peppers. In Petro, some serve him with green, red, and silver.ĭanbala does not associate with the Gede Lwa. In his Rada aspect, he accepts only the purest and cleanest white. He is also known at that point to be a winged serpent. In this aspect, he is sometimes referred to as Danbala nan Petro or Danbala LaFlanbo. He does take anisette in his Petro aspect. How come he is served with anisette then? You may be asking yourself. He is a very pure spirit! He manifests himself as a serpent, and is known for his ability to create peace in even the most volatile of situations. Danbala does not like the smell of cigarettes or liquor. Some Houses restrict it until after Freda (she hates cigarettes!) has been saluted. This is the reason why Danbala is the most sacred of all the Lwa.ĭuring a Vodou party, smoking and drinking are restricted until after Danbala and Ayida have been saluted. He in fact carried a staff which he turned into a snake! Moses also had access to the Holy of Holies, and Danbala is the Holy of Holies. However, Moses used snakes in his work extensively. Patrick disliked snakes and drove them out of Ireland. Moses with Danbala in the Rada aspect, and St. However, in our House, we prefer to associate St. The Lwa Danbala is at the top of the Vodou Hierarchy, he is known to be the father of all the Lwa. He is offered syrup, an egg, anisette, white flour, and white cakes. People will complain about having the “ sun on my back” and other references which refer to extreme heat, while Danbala is a lwa that provides coolness. Thus, he is often pleaded with during times of drought. Danbala also never stands up or walks around, for he shows himself in his form as a snake during his possessions. Perfume is also sprinkled.ĭanbala never speaks, he only hisses. In some peristyles, four hounsis will be holding the four corners of the sheet, occasionally they will shake it and create ripples. They encompass the world, an entwined air of serpents representing sexual unity. In the sky above the island of Haiti he manifests himself in the company of his wife, Ayida, as a rainbow. Then he will be given his food, the white egg and the flour. Damballah Wedo is the powerful serpent god of Voodoo mythology. The lwa may decide to “ swim” in the tub. Danbala and his wife, Ayida Wedo, are often provided with a tub of water. Dumballah (Dumballah Wedo, Damballah): Known as the serpent god, he is one of the. When Danbala comes in possession at a Vodou service, he will be covered with a white sheet. Also known as Ayida Wedo: her job is that of holding up the earth. He appears in the form of a snake, and those possessed by Danbala slither across the ground. Danbala Wedo comes into the temple and creates the vibe of peace throughout the peristyle.
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