Papa Loko is the spirit who teaches the secrets to those called into the vodou priesthood. Papa Loko Atissou, is the Patron Loa of all houngans. In rituals, he is honored after Legba and Marrasa. Loko was the very first houngan, and legend says he was a human who ascended to the status of Loa over time. It is Papa Loko who confers the asson, the beaded rattle of priesthood to the Kanzo initiates. His offerings include: roosters, rum, beer, coffee with sugar, herbs, and tree branches. He is offered palm oil, popcorn, rice with various beans. Also black or white goats or russet colored oxen. The Saint associated with Loko is St Joseph.
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