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In Santeria, he is called Aganyu-Sola.
In Voodoo, he is called Aganyu.
Wife: Yemaya
Holiday and Saint associations: Feast of Saint
Christopher on July 25th, Feast of Saint
Michael of Assisi on October 4th
Yoruba god of all Earth forces, especially
volcanoes. In blending with the Catholic tradi-
tion, he became associated with Saint Christo-
pher and to a smaller degree with the Archangel
Saint Michael. He is called on to aid in control
over baneful influences but only with Shango’s
intercession in much the way Christians look
to the Father God for help through their Christ.Agarou Tonerre—Male—Africa/Caribbean
Haitian Voodoo sky and thunder god.Agassou—Male—Africa/Caribbean
(Also known as Ati-A-Sou)
Father: Agwe
Animal association: Panther
Originating as an African panther god,
Agassou became the Haitian Voodoo loa of
family/cultural traditions, as well as natural
springs. He is the keeper of secret traditions
and the guardian of ancient ways.Agathos Daimon—Male—Africa/Mediterranean
(Also known as Agathadaimon [Egyptian])
Animal association: Snake (serpent)
Plant association: Rice
‘Good spirit’—The personification of luck
and of all things pleasant. Often cited to the
Greeks as Agathos Daimon. He is sometimes
cited as Egyptian Agathadaimon, probably
migrating with cultural exchange. He is hon-
ored in connection with ancestral sprits. Of-
ferings commonly made to Agathos Daimon
commonly include flowers, rice pudding,
honey, and butter.Agayu—Male—Africa/Caribbean
Catholic Saint association: Saint Christopher
Holiday: Feast of St. Christopher on July 25th
Santeria patron of travelers. He protects
all forms of travel, including air and water.Agdistis—Male/Female—Mediterranean
(Also known as Agdos)
Father: Zeus
Mother: Cybele
When Zeus discovered Cybele hiding from
his pursuit, he raped her. In so doing he
brought about the conception of Agdistis, a
hermaphrodite.Aglaurus—Female—Mediterranean
(Also known as Aglaulus)
Greek woman who was told by an oracle
that if she sacrificed herself, she would end the
siege on her city, Athens. Upon being witness
to her sacrifice, the siege was ended by the in-
vading forces. Today, her name is what many
Wiccans think of when swearing the oath upon
joining the military. In time of old, young men
joining the military to protect Athens did so in
her name.Agenor—Male—Mediterranean
Father: Poseidon
Lover: Telephassa
‘Very Manly’—The King of Troy who, when
his daughter Europa was kidnapped by Zeus,
sent his sons to recover her. His story speaks
to us of fathers passing family duty (dharma)
to their sons.Aglaia—Female—Mediterranean
Father: Zeus
Mother: Euronyme
Husband: Hephaestus
‘The brilliant and shinning one’—The
youngest of the Three Graces found in Greek
lore. Her parents are sometimes cited as
Dionysus and Aphrodite. See also Euphrosyne
and Thalia.Aglibol—Male—Middle East/Mediterranean
‘Messenger of the Lord’—Ancient Syrian
(pre-Islam) sun god who forms a sacred triad
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