Petwo
Petwo, also spelled Petro, is a family or faction of loa (spirits) in Haitian Vodou and related Caribbean and Louisiana traditions. They are distinguished from the Rada loa, who are generally considered cool and benevolent. Petwo spirits are characterized as fiery, aggressive, and quick to action. They are associated with fire, heat, transformation, and with aspects such as protection, war, and survival. The Petro current is often described as arising in the Caribbean during slavery and upheaval, embodying harsh realities as well as resilience.
Ritual practice for Petwo tends to be more energetic and urgent than that of the Rada. Ceremonies
Prominent Petro figures include Ezili Dantor and various Ogoun forms that manifest in Petro contexts; the exact
The Petro current remains a central and dynamic element of Haitian Vodou and its diaspora, including Louisiana