Baron Cimitière

Baron Cimitiere : This image was inspired by Baron Cimitière, a powerful and significant figure in Vodou mythology. Baron Cimitière is associated with death, cemeteries, and the spirit world. He is often depicted wearing dark clothing, such as a black tuxedo, top hat, and sunglasses, and sometimes with a skull or skeletal face.

Baron Cimitière is a grand magician, master magus, and healer extraordinaire. He holds court in the cemetery at midnight. He is part of a triad of magicians with his compadres, Gran Bois and Maitre Carrefour. Traditional lore suggests that in order to receive Baron Cimitière’s blessings of healing, magic, and knowledge, one must first propitiate Maitre Carrefour. (It is not as simple as it sounds: Maitre Carre-four, a.k.a. Master Crossroads, is a dangerous and wily spirit.)

ALSO KNOWN AS:

Bawon Simityé; Baron Cemetery

CLASSIFICATION:

Lwa; Baron

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SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.

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