Eschu
He is the son of Lusa and Mawu. Just like Legba he is a trickster god. He was put on Earth to test the characteristics of man kind. He is primarily known to be a more popular trickster than Legba. He fought Legba over power of being a Loa.
Marie Laveau
Marie Laveau was Lousiana Creole, and a free slave. She was called the "Voodoo Queen of New Orleans". She was very popular for being possessed by the Loas and other spirits. She told fortunes, healed the sick, and made spells/potions. She was a very powerful voodoo practioner. She was known to communicate with Papa Legba. She has been seen in the pop culture a lot. She was in the show American Horror Story. In the show she had a deal with Papa Legba.
Anansi
He is a trickster god who is a spider. He was originally thought of as the creator of the world in the West African religion. He tricks people by making their life seem more fun and better.
Ogo
Twisted creature that was not meant to have been created. He seeks the power of speech. He was also known as the "egg of the world".
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EkwensuEkwensu was a trickster god of the Igbo people. He was mistaken as " satan" or "devil of the religion of the Igbos. He was also known as the god of war and victory. He ruled over missionaries who seemed to represent their good god.
Elegua
He is known to be the beginning and end of life. Meaning he sometimes appears as a child or old man. Despite his appenace he loves toys and candy. He is very childish and loves to play jokes on people.
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