Lasirèn
nature_spirit water Caribbean single tradition · 1
Lasirèn is a water spirit found in the Caribbean. It is thought that this spirit developed from beliefs in Mami Wata held by Africans who were enslaved and forcibly brought to the Caribbean region.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Mae d'Agua, Maman de l'Eau, saint Marta la Dominadora, Watra-mama, Kianda, simbi, Mamba Muntu
- syncretized with
- Mami Wata
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“water spirits found in the Caribbean and South America, including Lasirèn...developed from beliefs in Mami Wata held by Africans who were enslaved”
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