Rada lwa
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
- ^ Deren, Maya, Divine Horsemen, McPherson & Company 2004, p. 60.
- ^ "Manigua.org: Loa of Vodou". Archived from the original on July 20, 2006. Retrieved June 9, 2006.
External links
| Religions |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Practices and concepts | ||
| Diverse roots | ||
 | This article about a deity is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |