Meaning of govi | Babel Free

Definitions

A sacred urn or pitcher in Haitian voodoo, used to hold the spirit of an ancestor.

Examples

“In due course of time, the parent in the govi becomes grandparent and the grandparent becomes ancestor.”

“So these govi used to sit on your father's family altar, but now they are on yours?”

“The importance and significance of the govi can hardly be overstressed because it enables as well as brings to light the Voduists' reverence for their ancestors, a ubiquitous and fundamental feature of African religion in general.”

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