Last updated: April 23, 2026
Rada: > "_Rada_ derives from _Arada_, the name of a prominent kingdom in Dahomey during Haiti's colonial period." > - Desmangles, p. 95
Petro is a major nanchon associated with fire and revolutionary force.
Rada is one of the primary nanchon in the Vodou system.
The nanchon system organizes the lwa into African-origin nation groups within Vodou.
Vodou Nanchon System Desmangles
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