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The spiritual strength of deities is identified with great warriors of the struggle for
independence, who were also believers of Palo Monte, for adding their energy, zeal and
courage.

Among the creations by Delgado, we cannot miss Madre de Agua: Yemayá in the
Yoruba pantheon, catholically syncretized in the Our Lady of Regla. As owner of the
sea and the destinies of the warriors who pass through the sea lanes, this deity protects
those who were brought across the ocean to America. As owner of omens, her powers
allow the transformation in marine animal or snake to go to the cry of those who
undertake transoceanic adventures or travel long distances by sea.
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