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Spirits of the dead: Baron sa m a di, Gede Nibo, Brav Gede, Gede Zarenyen, Grann Brijit 💀⚰️✝️🖤💜🕯️

The Gede spirits, often referred to as the "Gede family," are a group of spirits in Haitian Vodou that are associated with death, the afterlife, fertility, humor, and irreverence.

They are believed to serve as intermediaries between the living and the dead, helping to guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife.

The Gede spirits are known for their playful and mischievous nature, often using humor to challenge societal norms and break taboos.

The main day of celebration for the Gede spirits is November 2nd, which is known as "Fet Gede" or the "Festival of the Ancestors."

This is when offerings and rituals are made to honor and communicate with these spirits, seeking their guidance and protection.

The Gede spirits are associated with the colors black and purple.

Black symbolizes death and the mysteries of the afterlife, while purple represents spiritual power and transformation.

Gede Zarenyen, also known as Gede Zariyen or Gede Zarenye, is a specific Gede spirit within the Gede family. He is often depicted as a dapper and sophisticated spirit, dressed in elegant clothing.

Gede Zarenyen is associated with graveyards and is believed to have power over the dead. He is sometimes considered the guardian of cemeteries and is invoked for protection and assistance with matters related to death.

Baron Samedi is a prominent and powerful Gede spirit who serves as the leader of the Gede family. He is often depicted wearing formal attire, including a top hat and sunglasses, and is known for his irreverent and humorous behavior. He is associated with death and the afterlife, and he is believed to have the ability to help with matters related to healing, protection, and crossing between the worlds of the living and the dead.

He is a complex and multi-faceted spirit, embodying both the serious and the playful aspects of death.

Baron Samedi, the leader of the Gede spirits in Haitian Vodou, is often considered to have a counterpart known as Maman Brigitte. Maman Brigitte or Grann Brijit is a powerful and revered spirit associated with death, cemeteries, and healing. She is considered to be Baron Samedi's wife or companion in the Vodou pantheon.

Maman Brigitte is closely linked to the Vodou representation of the lwa (spirits) associated with the Irish-Celtic deity Brigid. She is depicted as a fierce and protective figure, and she is often invoked for matters related to healing, especially in relation to women's health. Like Baron Samedi, Maman Brigitte is also associated with the crossing between the worlds of the living and the dead, and she is believed to be a guardian of the cemetery.

Together, Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte form a complementary and powerful duo within the Gede family of spirits, each embodying different aspects of death, protection, and healing.

Illustrations by @iartsysam ✨

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