Kalfu
Encyclopedia
Kalfu, Kalfou or Carrefour (literally crossroads - see crossroads (mythology)) is (in Haitian Vodou) one of the petwo
aspects of the spirit Papa Legba
. He is often envisioned as a young man or as a demon; his colour is red and he favours rum
infused with gunpowder
. He is often syncretised
with Satan
.
As the name indicates, he also controls the crossroads and has the power to grant or deny access to all other Loa
, and he allows the "crossing" of bad luck
, delibrate destruction, misfortune and injustices.
When Kalfu mounts a person, everyone at the service stops speaking because he allows evil Loa to come to the ceremony. He claims that most of the important Loa know him and he collaborates with them. Kalfu says that some people claim he is a demon, an allegation that he denies. Kalfu is a feared and respected Loa reputed to be the grand master of charms and sorceries. He is closely associated with black magic.
Although other Loas recognize and know him, he is often a "Lone Wolf." During a possession of Met Kalfu, the possessed only feels his presence and rarely, if at all, feel any spirits of the dead, shades, or any other Loa.
played by actor Corey Feldman
.
Petwo
The Petwo are a family of loa in Haitian Vodou religion. The story is that they originated in Haiti, under the harsh conditions of slavery. The term petwo can also refer to a drum used in the music of Haiti...
aspects of the spirit Papa Legba
Papa Legba
In Haitian Vodou, Papa Legba is the intermediary between the loa and humanity. He stands at a spiritual crossroads and gives permission to speak with the spirits of Guinee, and is believed to speak all human languages...
. He is often envisioned as a young man or as a demon; his colour is red and he favours rum
Rum
Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then usually aged in oak barrels...
infused with gunpowder
Gunpowder
Gunpowder, also known since in the late 19th century as black powder, was the first chemical explosive and the only one known until the mid 1800s. It is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate - with the sulfur and charcoal acting as fuels, while the saltpeter works as an oxidizer...
. He is often syncretised
Syncretism
Syncretism is the combining of different beliefs, often while melding practices of various schools of thought. The term means "combining", but see below for the origin of the word...
with Satan
Satan
Satan , "the opposer", is the title of various entities, both human and divine, who challenge the faith of humans in the Hebrew Bible...
.
As the name indicates, he also controls the crossroads and has the power to grant or deny access to all other Loa
Loa
The Loa are the spirits of the voodoo religion practiced in Louisiana, Haiti, Benin, and other parts of the world. They are also referred to as Mystères and the Invisibles, in which are intermediaries between Bondye —the Creator, who is distant from the world—and humanity...
, and he allows the "crossing" of bad luck
Bad Luck
Bad Luck may refer to:* Harmful or negative luck* Bad Luck , a 1960 film directed by Andrzej Munk* "Bad Luck" * "Bad Luck" * Bad Luck, an album by Trophy Scars...
, delibrate destruction, misfortune and injustices.
When Kalfu mounts a person, everyone at the service stops speaking because he allows evil Loa to come to the ceremony. He claims that most of the important Loa know him and he collaborates with them. Kalfu says that some people claim he is a demon, an allegation that he denies. Kalfu is a feared and respected Loa reputed to be the grand master of charms and sorceries. He is closely associated with black magic.
Although other Loas recognize and know him, he is often a "Lone Wolf." During a possession of Met Kalfu, the possessed only feels his presence and rarely, if at all, feel any spirits of the dead, shades, or any other Loa.
In popular culture
Kalfu appears in the film The Zombie KingThe Zombie King
The Zombie King is an upcoming British horror comedy and stars Edward Furlong and Corey Feldman. The film is directed by Aidan Belizaire and is based on a story by Jennifer Chippindale and Rebecca-Clare Evans...
played by actor Corey Feldman
Corey Feldman
Corey Scott Feldman is an American film and television actor. He became known during the 1980s, with roles in the Hollywood films Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, The Goonies, Stand by Me, The Lost Boys, License to Drive, Dream a Little Dream, Gremlins and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...
.