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Candomblé Jejé, also known asBrazilian Vodum, is one of the major branches (nations) ofCandomblé. It has roots in the beliefs of theAdja,Fon andEwe peoples from what H.B. Capo called the "Gbe speaking area", which today is around southeastern Ghana, southern Togo, southern Benin, and the southwestern fringe of Nigeria.[1] Historically this area was known as theSlave Coast of West Africa.
Jejé spirits are calledVoduns (sing.Vodum). According to tradition, they were introduced into theKingdom of Dahomey from nearby lands by its founderKing Adja-Tado, on the advice of abokono (seer). Their cult was reorganized and uniformized byKing Agajah in the 18th century.
Jejé Vodums are sometimes worshiped in houses of other nations by different names. For instance, the Vodum Dan or Bessen is called Oxumarê inCandomblé Ketu. Conversely, the Ketu Orixás may be worshiped in Jejé houses, but retain their names.
Voduns are organized into families:
| Dan | Yewá | Fá |
| Togun | Tohossou | Nohê Aikunguman |
| Tobossi | Sakpata | Wealth Voduns |
| Hevioso | Aveji-Dá | Nanã |
| Marine Naés | Freshwater Naés | Eku and Awun |
| Mawu-Lisa | Hohos | - |
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