fredag 17 september 2010
In Vodou, and especially in Haiti, Agwé, also spelt Agoueh, is a loa who rules over the sea, fish, and aquatic plants, as well as the patron loa of fishermen and sailors. He is considered to be married to Erzulie Freda and La Sirene.
In his Rada aspect he is called Met Agwe Tawoyo and is envisioned as a handsome mixed race man with green eyes, he is often envisioned wearing a naval officers uniform. He is considered to be a gentleman who commands respect and embodies several ideals of masculinity including bravery, reserve and provision. His colours are white, blue and occasionally brown. He goes by several titles, including "The Angel in the Mirror" and "The Tadpole in the Pond".
When he possesses a devotee he often pushes himself around the temple on a chair with an oar, shouting naval commands and saluting members of the congregation.
Offerings to Agwe are left on constructed rafts which are floated out to sea, his offerings include champagne, gunfire, toy ships, savoury exotic foods, naval rum, rams who have had their wool dyed with indigo, he is rarely if ever served sea food. He is syncretised with the Catholic Saint Ulrich and very occasionally Saint Raphael, both of whom are depicted holding fish. His veve, or ritual symbol, is a boat with sails.
Agwe is also a character in the musical Once on This Island as the god of water.
In his Rada aspect he is called Met Agwe Tawoyo and is envisioned as a handsome mixed race man with green eyes, he is often envisioned wearing a naval officers uniform. He is considered to be a gentleman who commands respect and embodies several ideals of masculinity including bravery, reserve and provision. His colours are white, blue and occasionally brown. He goes by several titles, including "The Angel in the Mirror" and "The Tadpole in the Pond".
When he possesses a devotee he often pushes himself around the temple on a chair with an oar, shouting naval commands and saluting members of the congregation.
Offerings to Agwe are left on constructed rafts which are floated out to sea, his offerings include champagne, gunfire, toy ships, savoury exotic foods, naval rum, rams who have had their wool dyed with indigo, he is rarely if ever served sea food. He is syncretised with the Catholic Saint Ulrich and very occasionally Saint Raphael, both of whom are depicted holding fish. His veve, or ritual symbol, is a boat with sails.
Agwe is also a character in the musical Once on This Island as the god of water.
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