Ezili Dantor

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Ezili Dantor (also spelled Erzulie with Danto or Danthor) is the Haitian Vodou lwa of motherhood, single motherhood in particular. She is often represented by the image of Black Madonna of Częstochowa, the Black Madonna, Mater Dolorosa, as well as Our Lady of Lourdes and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Dantor belongs to the Petro family of lwa.

Ezili Dantor is associated with the black creole pig of Haiti, her favorite animal sacrifice, and the colors gold and blue, sometimes green and also red to signify that she is a petro lwa. Her favorite offerings include: a fried pork dish known as griot, creme de cacoa, rum, Florida water perfume, and strong unfiltered cigarettes.

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• Ezili Danto: Single Mother With A Knife by Kevin Filan