Ghede Nibo

Ghede Nibo

Ghede Nibo is a spirit or Lwa in the Haitian Vodou religion. He is envisioned as a handsome young man who has died an untimely and violent death. He is associated with the colour white, the protection of tombs and is considered the patron of young people who have died.


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