Haiti is a country with many voodoo practitioners. There are many different loas (spirits) in Voodoo that represent different aspects of life (and death). Erzulie Danto represents motherhood and particularly, single motherhood. She is considered to be extremely powerful, passionate, violent and complex. She is well known for the strength unlike her sister Erzulie Freda (who is known for softness and gentleness). The differences between them can be seen in their response to the harshness of reality in folklore. Erzulie Freda usually breaks down in tears. Erzulie Danto responds in shuddering tantrum. The colours that represent Erzulie Danto are blue, gold and sometimes red. The days that best represent her are Tuesdays and Saturdays. Erzulie Danto is most commonly represented by the image of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa.
Food (and foodstuff) offered to Erzulie Danto often includes the following:
- Sticky Rice With Black Peas
- Bananas
- Griot (a fried pork dish)
- Sweet Black Coffee
- Red Grapes
- Oranges
- Tangerines
- Cinzano
- Tia Maria
- Grand Marnier
- Sweet Red Wine
- Red Grenadine
- Creme de Cacao
- Rum
Besides the mentioned food and drinks. Many also include cigarettes as an offering. It is said that the ideal type of cigarettes to offer to Erzulie Danto are strong, unfiltered ones.
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