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May 14, 2024 · Vodou, a traditional Afro-Haitian religion. Vodou represents a syncretism of the West African Vodun religion and Roman Catholicism by the descendants of the Dahomean, Kongo, Yoruba, and other ethnic groups who had been enslaved and transported to colonial Saint-Domingue (as Haiti was known then) and partly Christianized by Roman Catholic ...
May 16, 2024 · Voodoo dolls are an often misunderstood tradition associated with the Voodoo religion and forms of Hoodoo magic. They are popularly portrayed as revenge items, used to cause pain to an enemy. Instead of stemming from the traditional Voodoo rituals as found in Haiti and nearby areas, the dolls originated in part from the New Orleans, Louisiana ...
1 day ago · Haitian Vodou. A sequined drapo flag, depicting the vèvè symbol of the lwa Loko Atison; these symbols play an important role in Vodou ritual. Haitian Vodou [a] ( / ˈvoʊduː /) is an African diasporic religion that developed in Haiti between the 16th and 19th centuries. It arose through a process of syncretism between several traditional ...
May 22, 2024 · The commonly cited Voodoo dolls aren’t entirely Voodoo dolls but rather come from a type of African folk magic named Hoodoo. The dolls, often made to transfer a curse onto somebody, are made from corn shafts, potatoes, plant matter, clay, or clothes.
May 9, 2024 · These handcrafted dolls with their intricate details and mysterious aura serve as a reminder of the city’s deep-rooted beliefs and customs. In this article, I’ll delve into the world of New Orleans Voodoo Dolls Souvenirs – their origins, significance, and where you can find them in the bustling streets of NOLA.
1 day ago · The Akodessewa Fetish Market, or Marché des Sorciers, in Lomé, Togo, is one of the largest voodoo markets in the world. This market serves as a crucial resource for practitioners of Voodoo (yup, they still exist). It offers everything from dried herbs and animal parts to elaborate fetish statues and voodoo dolls.
May 23, 2024 · The widely held image of Voodoo in the Western world is one of wax dolls with pins sticking out of them and black magic. It is, however, one of the world’s most ancient religions. Voodoo arrived in the West during the slave trading days, and the basis of the religion came from Africa.
