Mawu
Culture & Region
Fon/Ewe (Benin, Togo)
Time Period
c. Pre-colonial to present
Domains
Moonnightfertilitymotherhoodwisdomwest
Symbols & Animals
Mooncoolnight
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Benin
- Togo
- Vodou traditions
Key Myths & Stories
Twin/partner with Lisa (sun); creates world; supreme deity aspect; mother of vodun
Related Deities
Paired with Lisa (sun-moon duality); ≈ Selene (moon)