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Baron Samedi (English: Baron Saturday), also written Baron Samdi, Bawon Samedi or Bawon Sanmdi, is one of the lwa of Haitian Vodou. He is a lwa of the dead, along with Baron's numerous other incarnations Baron Cimetière , Baron La Croix and Baron Criminel .
In the Gris Gris Room, visitors will find a recreation of the Rougarou, standing side by side with Baron Samedi- two essential figures in Louisiana Voodoo and folklore. There you will also find ceremonial masks from Central American, fertility statues from the Ahsanti tribe and “Passport” masks used by tribes to travel regionally.
Gede Nibo's parents are Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte; Baron Samedi is the leader of the Gede and Barons and is depicted as bisexual dandy or occasionally cross-dressing, wearing a top-hat and frock coat along with a woman's skirt and shoes. Samedi has a tendency toward "lascivious movements" that cross gender boundaries and also imply a lust ...
The head of the family is Baron Samedi ("Baron Saturday"). [48] His consort is Grand Brigitte; [49] she has authority over cemeteries and is regarded as the mother of many of the other Gede. [50] When the Gede are believed to have arrived at a Vodou ceremony they are usually greeted with joy because they bring merriment. [47]
The shrieking of the chickens when being burned alive is said to appeal to the cruel nature of Baron Criminel and appease him. Baron Criminel is said to be one of Baron Samedi's many aspects. [3] Baron Criminel will often grant requests in lieu. He is said to return on Fete Ghede, the Voduns' "Festival of the Dead" (November 2), to claim payment.
Formerly human, Gede Nibo was a handsome young man who was killed violently. After death, he was adopted as a lwa by Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte. He is envisioned as an effeminate, nasal dandy. Nibo wears a black riding coat or drag. When he inhabits humans they are inspired to lascivious sexuality of all kinds. [9]
The painting—which measures almost 14 feet across—features Baron Samedi, chief of the Gede family of lwa in Haitian Vodou, responsible for accepting individuals into death and resurrection. [5] The keeper of death's iconography includes a black top hat and long black coat, and his face painted like a skull. [6]
Baron Samedi is one of the Loa of Haitian Voodoo. Baron Samedi may also refer to: Baron Samedi, a character in the TV series Heroes "Baron Samedi", a song on the 1974 album Sheet Music by British band 10cc "Baron Samedi", a character that appears in the second season of TV series Cloak & Dagger