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