Terms and Spirit Listing
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Kalfu (Carrefour, Kalfou)

(DL) Legba is twined with his Petro opposite. Kalfu too controls the crossroads. Actually, were it not for him the world would be a more rational, a better place. But, not unlike Pandora in Greek religion and myth, Kalfu controls the evil forces of the spirit world. He allows the crossing of bad luck, deliberate destruction, misfortune, injustice. Kalfu controls the in-between points of the crossroads, the off- center points. Legba controls the positive spirits of the day. Kalfu controls the malevolent spirits of the night. Yet Kalfu can control these evil spirits too. He is strong and tall, muscular. People do not speak in his presence. When he mounts a person everyone at the service stops speaking because he allows evil loa to come to the ceremony. He claims that most of the important loa know him and he collaborates with them. Kalfu says that some people claim he is a demon but he denies this. He is a respected loa and he is not liked much. He is the grand master of charms and sorceries and is closely associated with black magic. Ceremonies are often held at crossroads. The origin of darkness. The moon is his symbol. He can be placated, but is a very violent and dangerous loa. He has knowledge of the human condition and develops ways to help individuals cope with their problems. He has experience dealing with all kinds of people. Kalfu is a magician and likes to use tree leaves in his magic. He has the ability to change people into animals and then control their minds.

Krabinay

(DL) Krabinay loa are petro loa. They dress all in red and do high impressive jumps. People are warned away from Krabinay. However, they are very tough and can offer a great deal of assistance to a houngan. These loa behave in a truly devilish way. Possessions induced by them are so violent that spectators are advised to keep their distance. They take pleasure in cynicism. However, they undertake treatment of desperate cases. Despite their admission of creation by God they avoid mentioning his name.

Ku-bha-sah

(V.ENC) The sword, which symbolizes Ogoun, carried by La Place during rituals.