DJAB DJAB, WILD SPIRIT OF THE VOODOO
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This lens explores these unique Vodou spirits called "djabs". Read on to learn more.
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Where Are Djabs Found?
Djabs are quite colorful characters actually, and have been known to dance in the streets, usually in groups of four, singing unusual songs, banging trash cans and clanking chains. While they are spiritual/magickal beings, they are tied to the physical world, earthbound, or spirits of the dead or even spirits who have been in one's family for generations. Djabs typically reside in crossroads, landmarks, and the bodies of animals.According to Mambo Racine Sans Bout of Roots Without End, djabs are sometimes specific to a particular place. "In the limestone caves of Bode near Trouin in the south of Haiti, a djab named Met Set Joune, Master of the Seven Days, is believed to reside. Even if a Mambo, Houngan, or Bokor was to serve this djab in a peristyle located somewhere else, the limestone caves would remain the home of the djab."
Thanks to http://www.freenaturepictures.com/pictures/limestone-cave-7.php for the awesome limestone cave photo.
Djabs Reflect their Cultures of Origin
International Children's Art - Papa Djab

Most people who are familiar with the word "Djab" associate it with the Haitian Vodou spirit. However, in St. Lucia, there is an important celebration called Papa Djab, which is illustrated in this young person's artistic interpretation. How incredibly awesome is this?
Age: 13
School: VSAarts of St. Lucia, The Dunnottar School
City: Castries
Country: St. Lucia W.I.
Papa Djab is one of the cultural scenes which can be seen parading throughout the streets on Christmas and Boxing Day. Papa Djab dances and chants to which the onlooker responds. I chose this scene because I like listening and following papa Djab.
I live with my mother, father, brothers and sister. I like to draw and I spend my free time watching TV.
The little girl in blue. crayons, fabric and cotton.
http://www.creativeconnections.org/international_art_exhibits/show_art.php?imageid=944
How Powerful are They?
Djabs are so powerful that the success of the Haitian revolution against the French is attributed in large part to the help of the djab djabs. Legend has it that djabs were invoked by Haitian slaves to fight along side them in battle. Consequently, the djabs awarded the Haitians protection against bullets, and aided in the Haitian's victory over their French enslavers by using biological warfare in the form of yellow fever, ultimately wiping out most of General LeClerc's military force.
Go djabs! Go djabs!
Boukman's Righteous Prayer
Call to action that launched the Haitian Revolution, on August 14, 1791
"The god who created the earth; who created the sun that gives us light. The god who holds up the ocean; who makes the thunder roar. Our God who has ears to hear. You who are hidden in the clouds; who watch us from where you are. You see all that the white has made us suffer. The white man's god asks him to commit crimes. But the god within us wants to do good. Our god, who is so good, so just, He orders us to revenge our wrongs. It's He who will direct our arms and bring us the victory. It's He who will assist us. We all should throw away the image of the white men's god who is so pitiless. Listen to the voice for liberty that speaks in all our hearts." Boukman's Prayer at the Bwa Kayiman Vodun ceremony, the call to action that launched the Haitian Revolution, on August 14, 1791. On the Nature of Conjure Art
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byAnd the Moral of the Story Is...
sometimes those that we trust can turn on us with malice
Always seeking ways to lure adolescents into despair, the djab takes the form of an older person who appeals to a youngster for a back rub. When the child begins to massage the tired muscles of the elder,the djab transforms himself into zenglendo, transforming his back into a twisted mess of broken glass, horribly cutting the hands of the child. The moral of the tale is clear - sometimes those that we trust can turn on us with malice.
Source:
J. Christopher Kovats-Bernat
Department of Anthropology, Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
http://www.muhlenberg.edu/depts/soc-anth/faculty/publication-2000.pdf
Djab la manje moun nan
Not all djabs are bad or agressive. However, some bokors, or left-handed practitioners can invoke djabs to drain the life energy of a person, sort of like a psychic vampire. When the death of an individual is attributed to the work of a djab, it is said the "djab ate the person" or "djab la manje moun nan".
On the Nature of Conjure Art
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Erzulie Dantor is a mulatto woman who is often portrayed as the Black Madonna, or the Roman Catholic "Saint Barbara Africana". She loves knives and is considered the protector of newly consecrated Voodoo priests and priestesses, as well as of women and children who are victims of domestic violence, and women who have been betrayed by a lover. She is highly respected and much feared due to her Woman Power. Most Haitian women serve Dantor, and she is also the patron loa of New Orleans and so she is served by many there as well. She also supports independent business women and is the patron of women's finances. Many women invoked Erzulie Dantor against their partners (male or female) should they become violent. And enlightened men also serve Dantor, especially men who honor, love and respect women.
Because of her fierce nature she is frequently referred to as a "djab".
Erzulie fanm Ti-Jean metres kay la,
Erzulie fanm Ti-Jean metres kay la,
Pa rele, se ou pote Houngan nivo,
Pa rele, so ou pote wanga pi fo,
Erzulie fanm Ti-Jean metres kay la,
Paket mwen a tout mare.
Erzulie Ti-Jean's woman, mistress of the house,
Erzulie Ti-Jean's woman, mistress of the house,
Don't cry out, it's you who carries the new Houngan,
Don't cry out, it's you who carries the strongest spells,
Erzulie Ti-Jean's woman, mistress of the house,
My paket is all tied up.
A paket is a power object made during the opening ceremony of (Haitian) Vodou initiation.
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queen.
May 4, 2009 @ 10:41 am | in reply to vickynicky | delete
- you can not, they are not pupets,it is for life.you have to sever them.so make sure they are happy.or stay away.it is something you have to understand.
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Oct 14, 2007 @ 11:16 pm | delete
- Just wondering, what ind of payment do Djabs require and if you don't need them any more how do you let them go?
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