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The Marasa, or Sacred Twins, are often depicted as three rather than two because twins represent abundant life, and triplets signal surpassing abundance. Broadly, the Marasa represent all those born in special circumstance: e.g. multiple or breach birth children, those with extra fingers or toes, or those born with a membrane (caul) over their head. Even more generally, they stand for the sacredness of all children. Every 'nation' of divinities has its Marasa. They are invoked along with Papa Legba at the start of each Vodou ceremony. In addition they are linked with the lwa Gede, who has special concerns for children. They are most commonly syncretized with twin saints Cosmos and Damian, and with the Virtues, called 'The Three Egyptians.'
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