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Agoussou


Agoussou

Also known as Miché Agoussou (Monsieur Agoussou ) Place of Origin: New Orleans Feast: 13th June, the feast of Saint Anthony.

Agasou, the Iwa originally from Dahomey, arrived in New Orleans via Haiti. during his journey, pronunciation (and spelling ) of his name evolved while much of his leopard symbolism and royal connections were lost. What remained intact were his dignity, power and virility. Miché Agoussou is invoked for love. As Vert Agoussou (Green Agoussou), he is syncretized to Saint Anthony, breadwinner and romantic saint. He may also be invoked to empower men's sexual charisma and potency. His colour is Red -for love [source:encyclopedia of spirits]

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