Charlotte, Mademoiselle
Mademoiselle Charlotte : In Haitian voodoo, a loa (deified spirit of the dead) who manifests all the traits of a white European when she mounts or takes possession of a person during voodoo ritual. Thus, when she mounts a black Haitian girl, the girl will then speak eloquent European French. The goddess loves to be shown all the respect due her office and will work only for someone she takes a liking to. Another loa of European background in Haitian voodoo is Dinclinsin, who is believed to have come to Haiti with Mademoiselle Charlotte. Dinclinsin, however, is greatly feared because of his extreme severity.
Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow – Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
