Petro
The Petro, Petwo or Pethro Loa emerged during slavery in Haitian Voudoun.
Petro spirits are used in black magic as they are thought to be demonic or angry.
During rites or rituals including Petro, ignited gunpowder, whistles and whip-cracking are incorporated.
The Danto is the mother figure of the Petro who is characterized as a strong figure. Danto’s sister Freda is characterized as gentle and soft.
Petro rites are used in the Kanzo ceremony; an event in which priests (houngans) and priestesses (mambos) are initiated.
