Simple table to invoke Danbala Wedo
Danbala Wedo
Danbala Wedo comes into the temple and creates the vibe of peace throughout the peristyle. He appears in the form of a snake, and those possessed by Danbala slither across the ground. When Danbala comes in possession at a Vodou service, he will be covered with a white sheet. Danbala and his wife, Ayida Wedo, are often provided with a tub of water. The lwa may decide to "swim" in the tub.
Then he will be given his food, the white egg and the flour. He will be given ojat. He will eat the egg using only his mouth. In some peristyles, four hounsis will be holding the four corners of the sheet, occasionally they will shake it and create ripples. Perfume is also sprinkled.
Danbala never speaks, he only hisses. Danbala also never stands up or walks around, for he shows himself in his form as a snake during his possessions. Danbala is also known to grant rain. Thus, he is often pleaded with during times of drought. People will complain about having the "sun on my back" and other references which refer to extreme heat, while Danbala is a lwa that provides coolness.
A song for Danbala:
Ki mele mwen, Danbala, Ki mele mwen
Ki mele mwen, Danbala, Ki mele mwen
M pagen Mama, M pagen Papa
Danbala, ki mele mwen
What do I care, Danbala, what do I care,
What do I care, Danbala, what do I care
I have no mother, I have no father
Danbala, what do I care
He is offered syrup, an egg, anisette, white flour, and white cakes.
His day is Thursday.
His color is white.
More on Danbala here
Danbala's traditional offering - an egg in white flour
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