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In [[Vodun]], and especially in [[Haiti]], '''Agwé''' is a [[loa]] who rules over [[fish]] and aquatic plants, as well as the patron loa of fishermen and sailors. He is alternately married to [[Erzulie]] or |
In [[Vodun]], and especially in [[Haiti]], '''Agwé''' is a [[loa]] who rules over [[fish]] and aquatic plants, as well as the patron loa of fishermen and sailors. He is alternately married to [[Erzulie]] or La Sirene. |
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Offerings to Agwe are traditionally left on constructed rafts which are floated out to sea. |
Offerings to Agwe are traditionally left on constructed rafts which are floated out to sea. |
Revision as of 21:46, 31 March 2007
In Vodun, and especially in Haiti, Agwé is a loa who rules over fish and aquatic plants, as well as the patron loa of fishermen and sailors. He is alternately married to Erzulie or La Sirene.
Offerings to Agwe are traditionally left on constructed rafts which are floated out to sea.
Also spelt Agoueh.