The image of the Sorrowful Mother, her heart pierced by one or seven swords, is used in Haitian Vodou and Dominican 21 Divisiones to represent Ezili Freda, AKA Metrezili, the tender-hearted and captivatingly coquettish lwa of love, luxury, and perfection.
 
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