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Jul 22, 2024 · Papa Legba is one of the best-known deities of Voodoo and African traditional religions. Let's look at his history and how he's worshiped.
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3 days ago · Vodou is essentially an African spirit religion that has found a home in the Caribbean. The name “Vodou” comes from the Dahomey language of Western Africa and means simply “Divine Spirit” which is a reference to God, whom Voodooists revere and worship as all powerful and all merciful.
1 day ago · 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 religions of West and Central Africa and Roman Catholicism.
Jul 31, 2024 · The first is the Rada nation. These are the original lwa and came from African during the early days of colonization. The second is the “petro” nation which is comprised of fiery, volatile spirits born during the Haitian Revolution in which Vodou played a fundamental role in overthrowing French colonial rule.
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Jul 21, 2024 · Voodoo makes folks think of magic charms and grand rituals. Beginning in West Africa and spreading through the slave trade, Voodoo has a deep history. It’s crucial to distinguish the **real Voodoo** from what Hollywood shows.
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