Haitian mythology

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Azaka, Azake, Mazaka, or Mede came into existence after the Haitian Revolution when enslaved Africans were allowed to own land. The origin of Azaka’s name is thought to be pre-Columbian, from the indigenous Taino Indian language stemming from zada, meaning corn, or maza, meaning maize. Azaka is mainly depicted as male, although some say that this Loa is also female. Similarly, Azaka is said to only exist in a “good” form. However, it has also been exposed as having a “fiery”side.

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Ogoun- Haitian myth: a loa of metal working who is a warrior. He was the first to come to earth and decide it good for humans.

Damballa- Haitian myth: a loa sky father and creator of all life. He rules the mind, intellect, and cosmic equilibrium. As a serpent spirit, he created the cosmos by using his 7,000 coils, and the waters by shedding his skin.