Defender of the sanctuary against harmful influences. Kpessu Avangna erects a wall of spiritual fire around ceremonies to prevent evil spirits from approaching. His energy is intense, almost brutal, but necessary: the sacred must be protected. Ritual fires are lit in his honor at the start of every important ceremony.
Symbols & Attributes
🔥 Flamme Vive
🌀 Tourbillon
Sacred colors
OrangeNoir
Traditional Offerings
- Red pepper
- Strong gin
- Sacred ashes
Taboo
It is forbidden to extinguish the sacred fire during the Epe-Ekpe ceremony.
Invocation
Kpessu Avangna, blazing flame, repel the shadows from the sanctuary.