Danto in history the following pages are dedicated to mambo ezili danto, a lwa spirit of vodou of the petro rite, who plays an important part in many vodouisants lives. Oct 26, 2015 erzulie, or ezili, is considered a haitian voodoo lwa spirit or goddess of love and women. Oct 16, 2015 not only is erzulie dantor a symbol of blackness and samegender love, but her myth has been politicised in haitian national history. Brandi auset and i lead the goddess full moon group every month, as well as some special goddess wheel celebrations, and it includes. Ezili dantor pronounced ehzeelee dahntor is by far one of the most popular female petro lwa. But the longer i sat with this book the more choked, the more stagnant it became. Some differences between the black madonna and erzulie dantor are that erzulie and her interpreter, anais, wear goldandbejeweled crowns, and their halos are white instead of golden. Apr 04, 2012 upon further research, i discovered that this is not really a black madonna but erzulie dantor, a haitian voodoo goddess and her child and interpreter, anais. This painting represents a voodoo scene with erzulie dantor. Witchdoctor utu, author of conjuring harriet mama moses tubman and the spirits of the underground railroad. Erzulie dantor excellente protectrice, quon appelle surtout en vengeance ou.
Bois caiman page 59 bois caiman literally alligator woods was the site of the meeting on the night of august 14, 1791 in the northern mountains of haiti. The lwa are the goddesses and gods of vodou and many have their roots in deities from africa. See more ideas about haitian art, art and erzulie freda. Join the goddess full moon group for the first spring full moon celebrating the goddesses erzulie freda and erzulie dantor on tuesday, may 9 at 8pm eastern, the 9th is the rescheduled datethe moon is full in scorpio at 542pm edt.
Erzulie dantor oil wealth, love, passion, romance, success. Black madonna of czestochowa becomes lesbian defender erzuli. However, the image of erzulie dantor is based on the black madonna of czestochowa. Erzulie dantors altar for full moon friday youtube. But, the most common representation of dantor is having memorable attributes like. Erzulie, or ezili, is the vodou lwa spirit or goddess of love and women. Ezili is a guardian of women, especially single mothers. It is also an attractive, if simple, introduction to understanding vodou.
Erzulie dantor is listed or ranked 2 on the list a guide to loa. The haiti constructed through legitimised accounts in history books used. Ezili dantor or erzulie danto is the main loa or senior spirit of the petro family in haitian vodou worship. She is often syncretized with santa barbara africana, our lady of czestochowa, and our lady of perpetual help. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Then the moon returns, and it is only maisie hanging still and dead from the arm of faithful pierre. Erzulie dantor, the matron saint of lesbians, protector of women and children. Traditional images of erzulie dantor, the vodou defender of lesbians, are based. Erzulie dantor this artwork is signed by haitian artist julio jean. Sep 28, 2015 erzulie freda, the goddess of love and sexuality, is the patron of gay men, especially drag queens and those who are effeminate. Erzulie freda love fine cheeses as well and delicate cakes. How the catholic polish black madonna become a vodou spirit. It is an original oil erzulie dantor 1980 julio jean oil unique work size.
Erzulie is a complete woman with many facesshe is loving, kind, wise, protective and maternal but also jealous and vengeful. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Ezili dantor serves as inspiration for artist betye saars 1996 mixed media assemblage, midnight madonnas. Although we only requested the assistance of erzulie freda we served all the lwas for our special event. Kirsten imani kasais multiperiod tale, the house of erzulie, is a fascinating and surreal look into troubled minds. Feb 26, 2019 this is my creative interpretation the of lwa erzulie red eyes, she is a spiritual aspect of erzulie dantor the great warrior and fierce defender of women. The book is a quick read, say 30 minutes, and will tell someone who knows absolutely nothing, a little bit about the practice. Ebros erzulie freda veve haitian ancient voodoo love spells romance talisman tattoo skull statue gothic skull lwas voudou loa of love day of the dead skeleton cranium figurine 4. Erzulie freda all about the hatian vodou erzulie freda. See more ideas about haitian art, voodoo hoodoo and erzulie freda. Erzulie dantor is fiercely protective of those who serve her. Erzulie dantor is syncretized with our lady of czestochowa, a black madonna of polish origin. She is the most perfect mother one could wish to have dantor is a mother who watches and cares for her children very much. She loves everybody so long as they are honest and try hard.
He is fierce and unpredictable, and a section of the grounds of a vodou temple is always left wild for him. Oct 18, 2014 7day candle label ezili danto erzulie dantor a. She is associated with images of the grieving mary as our lady of sorrows. Then there is erzulie toho, and erzulie mapiangue and she also stands in for the virgin mary, although not we imagine in the meek and mild way. Erzulie dantor is a petro lwa and a fierce protector of women and children. She weaves queer black feminist theory with historical research an her own. Kasais deep commitment toand enthusiasm forresearch is evident on every page, and the writing is lyrical and hypnotic, fully transporting the reader to another time. One of the most misunderstood and most vilified is ezili danto. Showing erzulie dantor s altar for our full moon friday september 16, 2016 casting. Erzulie dantor veve for protection unisex black tshirt on. She is the most perfect mother one could wish to have. The house of erzulie is a gorgeous, sweeping tale of love, tragedy, black magic and new orleans history, anchored across two different centuries. She doesnt care about your religion, skin color, or station in life. Nov 06, 2012 for a moment, the terrifying visage of erzulie dantor blazes out at him, and his skin chills.
Like our lady of czestochowa, she holds a child with a book. Erzulie dantor is considered to be an extremely though lady who is often wild, over bearing, aggressive, and very difficult to deal with. The icon of the black madonna of czestochowa is a sacred relic and national symbol of poland. Her children have no dowry except her love and lessons. Apr 14, 2009 in my studies, i have come across many traditions, and many different deities in each that not only share similar attributes, but also similar colors, whether its heru of the neteru, shango of the orishas and amadioha of the alusi, or erzulie dantor of the loa, hetheru of the neteru, and osun. Erzulie dantor picture is my original oil painting. If you serve this beautiful lwa the right way or have service done for you she can make your dreams come true with in reason. Erzulie is one of the voodoo loa, or goddesses in the voodoo religion.
An image of another daughter, manbo zila, as created by haitian artist pierrot barra, is included in donald cosentinos book, vodou things. Coven, where he appeared as a mashup with papa legba. Do we sell erzulie dantor graphic novels, books, video or roleplaying games rpg. Finally, i was very drawn to the sense of the virgin mary, the mater dolorosa, as erzulie the black madonna in her numerous manifestations erzulie dantor, erzulie gerouge, erzulie freda, etc. My original oil painting was painted in march 2016. Shes erzulie freda, erzulie dantor and erzulie gerouge. The ceremony was historic because it was said to be the ritual that was performed to overthrow french rule in haiti. See more ideas about vodou, erzulie freda, santeria. Erzulie and other popular loa together with the adepts of voodoo are depicted in andrei gusev s novel our wild sex in malindi. This book will become definitive in the continually growing legacy of the greatest voodoo queen of new orleans.
Imagining black queer genders is a book by omiseeke natasha tinsley that. Erzulie dantor and erzulie freda are among many vodou spirits who appear to be lgbt, androgynous or queer. The baby in the polish icon is the baby jesus but in the haitian icon, the baby is anais. Rooted in history, recognizing the haitianafrican ancestors as pioneers in the human rights struggle for freedom, ezilis hlln and ezilis media and cultural work promotes and extends, at the core of all that it does, 1. Gran ezili, ezili freda, ezili danto, ezili je wouj, ezili taureau. Haiti news ezili danto, haiti rights, justice and dignity. Erzulie dantor by matt burden voodoo haiti history, pan africanism, haitian art. A guide to loa, the voodoo spirits and how they can get you. I personally have a relationship with her and has helped me a lot in the past. How the polish black madonna became haitian vodou spirit erzulie. Through the course of the night the lwa maistresse erzulie freda dahomey, called erzulie for short, popped up numerous times while i conducted various forms of divination and fell into possession.
Erzulie dantor veve for protection unisex black tshirt. These flags shimmering with sequins, beads and reflected light have capture the attention of art lovers. Erzulie freda is an important lwa to serve and often blesses her devotees with unexpected wealth and torrid, passionate love affairs. Erzulie dantor is the petro aspect of the goddess erzulie, and she is the patron lwa of women who have been abused. She can be a disciplinarian, as she does not and will not tolerate children behaving badly. Erzulie dantor and erzulie freda are two main female goddnesses in haitian vodou religion. Colorful exquisite hand made erzulie mapiang vodou flag.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dark ebony skin, a mix of blue and red robe with a hood, a golden crown decorated with several gems placed atop on her head, her hand conspicuously placed on her chest and holding a baby. Erzulie dantor a haitian loa embracing spirituality. For official godchecker merch please visit our god shop where a wide range of items are available to buy. Erzulie s was founded over 20 years ago with one simple concept. Dantor is a mother who watches and cares for her children very much. See more ideas about erzulie freda, orisha and voodoo priestess. Aug 18, 2015 as dantor puts it, even a homeless man can share his shelter with another. Ezili dantor a petwo lwa, she is a strong black single mother. That is the other wonderful thing about erzulie freda she gives. Mar 10, 2016 timeline world history documentaries recommended for you 48.
There are sure to be others but this should be enough to start you off. Yet, more and more, abandoned planes, filled with assault rifles and war weapons, are being dropped into the hillsides of haiti. Apr 12, 2017 while erzulie has many forms and is even considered a family of lwa, we will be discussing freda and dantor and meditating with erzulie freda for the goddess full moon group of may. According to the national mythology, erzulie dantor was the god invoked during the vodou ceremony that began the slave revolt. Here i talk about erzulie dantor danto and a few pointers here to work with her. She is beautiful in appearance and loves silver chains and silver jewelry in general. She rulled wisley in a kingdom known as whydah, dahomey in what is presently known as the republic of benin maitresse erzulie greatly respected and loved because she was known for her. In the spectacular spiderman animated series, ezili is the surname of the villain calypso, a voodoo practitioner who had no last. This is a giclee print on canvas of the original painting which is sold. She has many forms, from coquette to fierce warrior mother to redeyed weeping crone, and can be counted among either the rada or petwo lwa spirits or gods. Not only is erzulie dantor a symbol of blackness and samegender.
It has its primary roots among the fonewe peoples of west africa, in the country now known as benin, formerly the kingdom of dahomey. Erzulie, or ezili, is considered a haitian voodoo lwa spirit or goddess of love and women. Erzulie dantor, the matron saint of lesbians, protector of women and children as. Vodou has three sets of deities or lwasrada, ghede, and petroeach with their own associations. This flag was made by carida bernavil a well known vodou flag maker in portauprince haitithis flag measures 17.
The history, beliefs and traditions of voodoopart iithe. As dantor puts it, even a homeless man can share his shelter with another. Erzulie dantor is a biracial woman who is often portrayed as the black madonna, or the roman catholic saint barbara africana. She is fiercely protective of her children and her followers. To purchase such goodies we suggest you try amazon, ebay or other reputable online stores. The most anticipated book in magic studies for 2020. Our magical items are personally prepared by highly experienced and initiated vodou practitioners, using the finest organic and. In this image, like the image of erzulie dantor, the baby carries a book. She can teach women, and yes, you guys out there how to nurture children. She is a defender and a fierce warrior, she is real people and i love her. She can be a tough lady, a little wild, but before all she is a mother. Whether the pale and elegant erzulie fr da or the coldhearted, savage erzulie g6rouge, she dramatizes a specific historiography of womens experience in haiti and throughout the caribbean. Celebrating the goddesses erzulie freda and erzulie dantor.
Black madonna transforms into vodous lesbian defender by. Erzulie is a love goddess in house of whispers in the sandman universe comics series. A must have for your collection and a truly wonderful read. The petwo rites arose in the new world during slavery, and petwo lwa are characteristically. Through the course of the night the lwa maistresse erzulie freda dahomey, called erzulie for short, popped up numerous times while i conducted various forms of. The literature of ezili, vodou spirit force of queer black. The history, beliefs and traditions of voodoopart iithe lwa. Haitian vodou, called sevis gineh or african service, is the primary culture and religion of the approximately 7 million people of haiti and the haitian diaspora. Erzulie the haitian goddess of love vodou mythology. Legba, gatekeeper and lord of the crossroads, associated with st. I love this book it teaches you how to talk to ezili danto, i enjoyed the book,i would really recommend it. Erzulie freda wears three wedding rings, and surprisingly, although she is considered to be a virgin, she is married to three of the most important male loas. Oct 20, 2011 this same story is told about erzulie dantor, who is fredas sister, but they have always been jealous rivals of one another.
She has many different forms, aspects depending on the region, and can be counted among either the rada or petwo lwa spirits or gods. The kids can either learn farming or book learning, but they are going to learn a useful trade. Black madonna vodou religion spirit lwa erzulie dantor by. Ezili with danto or erzili dantor phonetically or, one old french spelling, erzulie danthor is the petro nation aspect of the female lwa, or vodun warrior mother archetypes or consciousness in haitian vodun vodun.
Other representations of erzulie dantor includes the saint barbara africana. Erzulies voodoo about haitian vodou haitian voodoo. Erzulie dantor is a darkskinned, hardworking woman with tough country ways and she is fiercely very independent and vengeful. Erzulie freda the female deity, goddess of love associated with the virgin mary. The oxford encyclopedia of women in world history, vol. Both isidores and lydias grip on reality spins in and out of control. Erzulie red eyes ge rouge with images red eyes, book. Nov 02, 2018 the queen of the celestial plane erzulie freda landed part 2 translation duration.
They need to be able to provide for themselves and the community. The story behind this association is that in an attempt to suppress the haitian slave rebellions, the french government hired polish mercenaries who upon seeing the harsh conditions to which the slaves were subjected, sided with the rebelling slaves. Erzulie dantor is the kind of loa you dont want to piss off. Goddess of love, keeping your man faithful and generous and pleasure to your desires duration. Tuesdays are the days reserved to worship ezili dantor, practice which is normally done in solitary by the worshipper in front of an altar identified by the colours blue, green and red. Dantor can be seen as a mother to the world, a lot. Ezili dantor or erzulie danto is the main loa or senior spirit of the petro family in haitian vodou. Erzulie freda, the goddess of love and sexuality, is the patron of gay men, especially drag queens and those who are effeminate. See more ideas about voodoo hoodoo, candle labels and book of shadows. Erzulie dantor painting canvas print 17x23 erzulie dantor. Erzulie dantor is the queen of the petro nation and the mother of ti jean petro, she is often depicted. Oct 28, 2014 on the post african spirituality, i used a picture of a deity called erzulie dantor, she is an haitian loadeity. Dantor can be seen as a mother to the world, a lot like kali. She is best known for blessings concerning motherhood, the gay community, strength, vengeance, single women, and artists.
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