Who is papa loko

He is the father of all Houngans and Mambos , and highly respected by all. It is he who confers the asson, the sacred rattle of the Vodou priesthood. He is the guardian of the peristyle, quite naturally being the premier Houngan himself.

Salutes to Loko are of the most complex and beautiful, giving him all respect. Loko is extremely strict when it comes to tradition.

Sometimes, even when things are being executed correctly , Papa Loko will appear in possession, and not extremely happy. We process orders Monday through Friday and ship to you as quickly as possible. We hand pack your orders and guarantee satisfaction. Errata 8. Series Sacred Secular DVD 3. Colors: Green and Yellow. Here is a song us initiate sing for Loko.

I have fallen, I have gotten up, it is still in my heart I have fallen, I have gotten up, it is still in my heart Sinners of this earth who use it as a dagger , one day will be stabbed by it. Next post: Ayizan. Previous post: Damballah. Thus he is able to hear anything he so desires. He is associated with the beautiful butterfly and no secret is unknown to him. Loko is served by Houngans and Mambos.

There would not be a reason for someone who is not a Houngan or Mambo to serve this Lwa, as he is the giver of the asson, and this is what will call him to attend to someone. He is associated with the images of St. Joseph and the Angel Gabriel. His feast is on January 6th, the day of Kings , and on May 1st. He may also be feasted on the days associated with his Saint images. His colors are white, golden yellow, and light green.