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loa

UK //ˈləʊ.ə//US //ˈloʊ.ə//

词源

源自海地克里奥尔语,可能来自非洲语言(如丰语或约鲁巴语),指代神灵或超自然存在。

noun

❶ 在伏都教中,指代一种神灵或超自然存在,通常被认为可以附身于人类或影响现实世界。

“The priest invoked the loa during the ceremony.”

(祭司在仪式中召唤了洛阿神灵。)

“She felt possessed by a loa and began to dance uncontrollably.”

(她感觉被洛阿附身,开始不受控制地跳舞。)

同义词:spirit, deity, orisha

常见短语

serve the loa — 指在伏都教中通过仪式和祭品敬奉洛阿神灵的行为。

“The community gathered to serve the loa with music and offerings.”

(社区聚集在一起,用音乐和祭品敬奉洛阿神灵。)