In Vodun, Damballa is one of the most important of all the loa. He was associated with snakes. He was the father of all the rest of the loa. His wife was Ayida Weddo (or Erzulie). He was associated with the color white.

Alternative names: Damballa Weddo, Damballah Weddo, Bon Dieu (Haiti, meaning "good god")