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The Nago Nation
The Nago nachon, or the Nago Nation, is a very popular nation in Vodou. Its most notable and famed Lwa are the Ogous. But the Ogou Lwa are not the only spirits that comprise the Nago nachon. It's quite large and there are a number of several different Ogous. Some people even have family Ogous which are different than their more popular counterparts.
The Ogous are also very popular in the south of Haiti, like in Jacmel and other southern areas and places. There is a temple whose service is to the Nago Lwa in Haiti too. They uphold a pure Nago tradition, it is Souvenance.
The Nago nachon is known for their favor towards the color red. Most of the Lwa of this family are associated with and have a love for fire. Many are Captains, Generals, Soldiers and other members of armed forces. The majority of them carry a machete or a sword, and regularly use it.
The Nagos have their own dance beats too. Some Nago dances are known as the Nago Grankou and the Nago Cho. The Nago Grankou is a special dance that welcomes the Nago spirits in the dance and the Cho thanks them when it is done. Some people will also dance Mayi and Zepol during Nago time.
Most of the Nago spirits enjoy rum although some will have a preference for another drink. Some will like a particular brand or make of rum also. They are also fond of stones. I have seen many Ogous set in a stone on many different altars.
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