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Damballa

In Vodun, Damballa is one of the most important of all the loa. He was associated with snakes. He was the father of all the rest of the loa. His wife was Ayida Weddo (or Erzulie). He was associated with the color white.

Alternative: Damballa Weddo, Damballah Weddo, Bon Dieu (Haitian meaning "good god")

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