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Gbadu is a god in the Dahomey mythology of the Fon people, who are now based in Benin, Nigeria, and Togo.[1][2] She is one of Mawu-Lisa’s daughters, and just like her parents, consists of both a female and male aspect though she is mostly referred to with female pronouns.[3] Gbadu is described as the female counterpart to Fa.[4][5]
According to certain accounts, Gbadu is considered the goddess of fate in Dahomey mythology.[1][2] Her myths are heavily associated with the Ifa or Fa divination, and according to Dahomean folklore, her offspring were responsible for teaching and spreading the practice among humans.[3][6]
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