In the Vodoun religion, the Loa Agwe is the personification of the ocean, and the patron of sailors and fishermen. Rituals for Agoue are held near the sea, and offerings to him are floated on rafts or small boats. He is associated with St. Ulrich.

• Santeria/Lukumi
  Also known as "Regla de Ocha," Santeria, the "way of the saints" is a unique faith; blending elements of Catholicism with traditional African spirituality.
• Palo Myombe, Palo Monte
  Palo Myombe is traditional African religion from the Congo region (rather than Yoruban or Dahomeyan), blended with emphasis on aspects of spiritism and catholicism. Palo is practiced primarily in Brazil and Cuba, and is similar to Umbanda.
• Vodoun (Voodoo)
  Discover the traditional African ancestral religion in Haiti.
• Afro/Carribean Syncretism
  African Diasporic faith at Alternative Religions.
• Vodoun, the real Voodoo
  Vodoun, the traditional religion of Haiti, is one of the most misunderstood religions of all time. Learn more about this ancient ancestral tradition.
• The Seven African powers
  In the Yoruban tradition that is parent to the Lukumi and Palo faiths, the Orishas are emissaries of God, ruling the forces of nature and the fortunes of mankind. The Seven African powers are the primary deities of this tradition.

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