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In Vodun, Papa Legba is the intermediary between the loa and humanity. He stands, along with Ghede, at a spiritual crossroads and gives (or does not) permission to speak with a loa. He is always the first loa invoked in any ceremony, because his permission is needed for any further communication. He is also a god of prophecy and taught people how to interpret oracles.

He usually appears as an old man on a crutch, sprinkling water. The dog is sacred to him.

Alternative: Legba, Legba Ati-Bon

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