Category: Venezuelan Folklore

Maria Lionza : La Reina; The Queen Maria Lionza names a goddess (maybe two) and a spiritual tradition: Maria Lionza is a snake goddess with…

Negra Francisca Pronounced: Neh-gra Frahn-sees-ka Negra Francisca is considered a saint in Venezuelan Espiritismo and a very prominent spirit in Maria Lionza’s African Court. Negra…

Sayona, La The Executioner ORIGIN: Venezuela Gentlemen, are you considering good reasons not to cheat on your wives? Add La Sayona to the list. La…

Mr. Barbaro Thor moved to Venezuela and transformed into Mr. Barbaro. Spirits of the Venezuelan spiritual tradition Maria Lionza are divided into courts: Mr. Barbaro…