FACTOID # 45: American adults have spent more time than anyone in education .
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RELATED ARTICLES
People who viewed "Ayida Weddo" also viewed:
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Ayida Weddo

In Vodun, and especially in Benin and Haiti, Ayida-Weddo (aso Aida-Wedo, Aido Quedo) is a loa of fertility, rainbows and snakes, and a companion or wife to Damballa.




  Results from FactBites:
 
Supreme Arcane (1802 words)
The female counterpart of Dumballah, his mate, is Ayida.
It is said that whoever "can grasp the diadem of Ayida will be assured wealth".
Also known as Ayida Wedo: her job is that of holding up the earth.
Damballa at AllExperts (165 words)
His wife is the rainbow serpent Ayida Weddo (he is also married to Erzulie Freda).
As a loa of the Rada nation he is associated with the color white, and his particular colors are white and silver.
Because of his association with snakes, he is sometimes disguised as Moses, who carried a snake on his staff.
  More results at FactBites »


 
 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms, 1022, m