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poteau-mitan

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/pəˈtoʊ ˈmaɪətən/

/ˈpəʊtaʊ ˈmɪtən/

noun

1 orta direk (Haiti Vodou) countable

Definition (English)

The central pillar of a Haitian Vodou peristyle, believed to be the highway by which the lwa descend into the ceremony.

Example Sentences

The poteau-mitan stood painted red and blue.

Poteau-mitan, kırmızı ve maviye boyanmış hâlde duruyordu.
The poteau-mitan is the visual centre of every ceremony.

Poteau-mitan, her törenin görsel merkezidir.