Veve

This article describes the graphic symbol in voodoo. For the film of the same name see Veve (film) .

A veve is a graphic symbol that represents a voodoo spirit ( loa ) in a ritual .

Each loa has its own veve that can be clearly assigned to it. However, due to regional differences in voodoo and different currents, there are also different veve for the same loa.

Making a veve

The veve is usually made on the ground with powdery materials, for example crushed eggshells, cornmeal or simply with chalk, but sometimes it is simply scratched into the sand or ground with a stick.

Correct representation of a veve is a skill that only initiates of voodoo possess, as it is believed that the power of a veve increases with the level of correct detail in the drawing.

Examples

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  Ayizan

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  Baron Samedi

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  Maman Brigitte

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  Damballah

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  Legba

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  Ogoun

Web links

Commons : Veve  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Alternative Religions: Veve ( Memento from September 15, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) (source)
• Collection of various Veves ( Memento from October 6, 2006 in the Internet Archive )