Oggun Balendo

Pierre, Andre (Haitian, 1916 – 2005)

He is a sea spirit. It is also a warrior. It is a ship’s captain that exists to lead all water spirits: Agwe, Ezili, Agawou, Dambala, Grann Metres Lasiren. It is the captain of the ship called Imamou. The work means carrier of all sea spirits. Ogoun Balendjo is the protector of all ships that navigate on waters or under water. It is S. Jacques the Major. It is the spirit that doesn’t know fear. It is a spirit that has been appointed by God.

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Oggun Balendo