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In a novel referencing a figure with this name, she cures a woman who constantly bled for twelve years by turning her into a butterfly. A figure with this name makes a “kekekeke” sound because her tongue (-5[1])was cut out, and is popularly depicted with two scars on her cheek. A different, coquettish figure with this name frequently leaves ceremonies in tears and wears three wedding rings, one for each husband. Like Marinette of the Dry Arms, a figure with this name enjoys sacrifices of black pigs. As depicted in Anne Lescot and Laurence Magoire’s Of Men and Gods, figures with this name (-5[1])protect (*) LGBT people known as masisi. The “Freda” figure with this name is often contrasted with another whose depiction is inspired by the Black Madonna of Częstochowa (“chen-stoh-KHOH-vah”), named “Dantor.” For 10 points, give this name, also applied to a family of loa associated with femininity, water, and love. ■END■ (10[1]0[3])

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