Simbi

Simbi (also Sim'bi) is a large and diverse family of serpents also known as loa in Haitian Vodou. Some names for the Simbi loa include Simbi Dlo (also Simbi d'l'eau - Simbi of the water), Simbi Makaya, Simbi Andezo (Simbi of two waters), and Gran Simba. Traditionally in their Kongo context, they are all associated with water, but in the Haitian Vodoun context they have wide-ranging associations. For example, Simbi Makaya is a great sorcerer and served in particular in the Sanpwel secret societies. Simbi Anpaka is a loa of plants, leaves, and poisons.[1][2]

For other uses, see Simbi (disambiguation).
Simbi
1880s, poster which gave rise to the common image of the loa Mami Wata
AffiliationVodou
Animalsserpents
Ethnic groupHaitian

Vodou

Vodou traditions were practiced by Haitians who came from Africa: the religious traditions were handed down. The Vodou religion believes in a creator who cannot be easily reached, so Vodou worshipers contact spirits which act as go-betweens between the creator and the worshiper.[3] Simbi is a loa which represents magic. Simbi is portrayed as a snake. This loa is used to contact the dead.[4]

In culture

References
  1. Rigaud, Milo (2001). Secrets of Voodoo. San Francisco, California: City Lights Publishers. p. 195–207. ISBN 978-0872861718.
  2. "Simbi Spirits". Occult World. Occult World. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  3. Katz, Jonathan M. "Explore the Timeless World of Vodou, Deep Within the Caves of Haiti". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  4. "Voodoo History Basic Principles Background". white-magic. Marion Daghan-Malenky. Retrieved 10 March 2020.

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Further reading
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