there are a lot more than four--hang on googling
http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/haiti/voodoo/listlwa.htm
http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/v/vodoun_also_voodoo.html
here's the veves--the symbols--
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/5319/veves.htm
2007-06-30 15:15:17
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answered by Anonymous
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In Haitian Vodou, there is only one God, Bondje. There are numerous Lwa, spirits, who help us as we make life's journey. There are so many that it would be impossible to name them all here. However, perhaps you are looking for the names of the 7 African Powers, the main Orisha, spirits, of Santeria, Candomble, etc? Those are Oshun, Ogun, Yemonja, Ellegua, Oya, Shango, and Obatala.
In the Orisha traditions there are numerous roads or paths of the Orisha. In other words, there are numerous manifestations of different aspects of each Orisha. In Vodou, the Lwa are identified as separate entities rather than roads of a Lwa. So, there are Erzulie Freda Dahomey, Erzulie Dantor, Erzulie Je Rouge, etc. or Ogou Feray, Ogou Badagris, Ogoubatala, etc.
In the end, all Erzulie are Erzulie and all Ogou are Ogou, so it is similar to the Orisha tradition. Nevertheless, the list could appear endless were we to try to name all the lwa or all the various roads of the Orisha here.
Hope this helps,
Mambo Michele
http://www.vodouspirit.com
2007-07-02 00:59:59
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answered by mambomichele 2
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Those practicing true Voodoo will tell you that these are all names of demons.
2007-07-08 01:53:16
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answered by cheir 7
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i don't understand a thing about ur brabble, but here's my attention for 5 seconds...
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good luck with your quest of life!
2007-07-07 15:59:25
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answered by Ben Benjamin Benny 3
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