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In Haitian Vodou, Damballah Wedo stands as a revered lwa, embodying attributes of creation, wisdom, fertility, and serpents. As the spouse of Ayida Wedo and the progenitor of all Lwa, he commands profound reverence as one of the most potent and ancient spirits within the Vodou pantheon. Often depicted as a serpent intertwined with a rainbow, his symbolism evokes the cosmic interconnectedness of existence.

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Here are the distinctive facets of Damballah Wedo:

Creation and Wisdom: Damballah Wedo is venerated as a primordial creator deity, intimately linked to the genesis of the universe and the inception of life. His profound wisdom and knowledge symbolize the divine wellspring of cosmic consciousness.

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Association with Serpents: He shares an intimate association with serpents, notably the emblematic image of the rainbow serpent. Serpents, symbolizing regeneration, fertility, and spiritual metamorphosis, epitomize his essence, often depicted as the serpent coiled around the world.

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Fertility and Renewal: Damballah Wedo exudes a potent aura of fertility and renewal, especially within agricultural domains. His blessings ensure abundant harvests and agricultural prosperity, nurturing the cyclical rhythms of life.

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Protector of the Family: Revered as the guardian of the family and the sentinel of the home, Damballah Wedo bestows blessings of harmony, stability, and safeguarding upon households. His benevolence secures the well-being of families and their descendants.

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Damballah Wedo's significance in Haitian Vodou transcends mere reverence; he embodies the sacred embodiment of creation, wisdom, fertility, and serpentine energies. Devotees pay homage to his pivotal role in the universe's genesis, seeking his blessings of fertility, protection, and spiritual enlightenment.

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Damballah's influence extends to all waters on Earth, governing the realms of the mind, intellect, wisdom, and cosmic equilibrium. As the source of all energy and life force, he sustains the world, uniting the past, present, and future with his profound intellect and wisdom. This connection to the ancestral realm further enriches his significance in Vodou practice.

The patriarchal serpent divinity, Damballah, epitomizes ancient water spirits, embodying rain, wisdom, and fertility. Often depicted entwined with his wife Ayida Wedo, the rainbow, he symbolizes the eternal dance of creation and renewal. Representations of Damballah often merge with icons such as St. Patrick, master of Ireland's serpents.

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.: White ceramic
.: 11 oz (0.33 l)
.: Rounded corners
.: C-handle
.: Lead and BPA-free