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Petro

Erzulie Dantor

The Lwa of Vodou

Erzulie Dantor

Spheres of Influence: Grand matriarchal figure
Nation: Petro
Colours: Blue, Red, multicoloured
Symbols: Dagger, kerchiefs of navy blue and golden yellow, silver chain necklaces, bowl of blood with knives, black dolls, blue paket kongo
Offerings: bottle of Barbancourt rum and another of Creme de Cacao, grilled pork with lots of pepper, strong cigarettes, yellow yam, cakes with blue and gold icing.
Catholic counterparts:
Our Lady of Chestochowa Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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