Eternal sentinel who never sleeps. Togbe Lankpan watches while the people sleep. His gaze pierces darkness to detect dangers before they occur. Night guards and shrine keepers place themselves under his protection. He is the assurance that nothing evil will come unannounced.
Symbols & Attributes
👁️ Vision Nocturne
🏹 Arc
Sacred colors
Bleu NuitArgent
Traditional Offerings
- Red palm oil
- Dark-plumaged rooster
- Midnight blue cloth
Taboo
It is forbidden to sleep without keeping watch for at least one hour in the night.
Invocation
Togbe Lankpan, eternal sentinel, guard our dreams with your open eyes.