The Loas (from
the French, 'lois,' law) are the 'deities' of Vodoun. Similar to (and sometimes
identical to) the Orishas
of Santeria, they are considered not gods unto themselves, but emanations of
a supreme being, as well as evolved spirits of the dead. As a pantheon, the
Lwas are similar in many ways to the Greek Gods and Goddesses. Some of the Loas
were Kings or other notable citizens.
Pronunciation: Low-ah • (noun)
Alternate
Spellings: Lwa
Related
Resources:
Veves
View a collection of Veves, intricate magical symbols used to invoke the
Lwas of Vodou.
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