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Afro Cuban Deities: Aggayú


Afro Cuban DeitiesHe stands for all that comes out. He is the son of Oroiña and Olofin. He is the one who does away with the people`s shame.

Necklace
It is varied, preferably maroon. Most of the times, every 18 beads, it contains a series of red, green, blue and yellow ones.

Names
Aga ri, Orisambo, Sola, Lori.

Symbols
Volcano and the sun.

The chants make reference to Aggayú. It is said that he made a deal with Oyá when he was in her land. They also make an allegory to him and Shangó for having passed by the Arará land. He is the owner of the volcano and the dry land, He is a dessert deity.

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