Mar 10, 2011 · In my first post, I introduced some basic concepts and history of Voodoo in the Americas. In this one, I will try to explain three of the most controversial aspects of Voodoo: Animal sacrifice, images of the "undead" (skeletons and zombies!) and possession.

May 2, 2018 · Vodou (or Voodoo) is a monotheistic religion that is often misunderstood. Common in Haiti and New Orleans, Vodou merges Catholic and African beliefs to form a unique set of rituals that include Voodoo dolls and symbolic drawings.

Nov 6, 2013 · The group featured here is based in a remote, rural area, and they practice what they consider to be the Voodoo of their ancestors, which can include animal sacrifice.

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.

Animal sacrifice in Haitian Vodou is a special and generally uncommon event: not every Vodou ceremony contains an animal sacrifice, and in fact, over my decade as a mambo thus far, I can count the number of sacrificed animals I have seen, or assisted in ceremonies for, on two hands.

May 17, 2022 · If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.

Nov 27, 2018 · In this episode of Witchcraft & Voodoo, my co-host Sable Aradia and I discuss all aspects of animals in our respective religions. We talk about animal sacrifice, which I have touched on here,...

Dec 31, 2018 · Lilith Dorsey of Voodoo Universe and I discuss how animals are regarded in witchcraft and in voodoo. What do they symbolize? What is a familiar? Why do practitioners of voodoo use animal...

The animistic aspect of Vodou is reflected in the use of a stalagmite as a fertility altar; female tie their scarves around it, or even embrace it, to tap the stone’s powers to promote childbirth....

Jun 27, 2014 · As a tourist in Haiti, you’ll likely just see traces of Vodou, the ephemera of faith. Visit the noisy, chaotic “Marchéde Fer” — the old iron market of Port-au-Prince — and you’ll find vendors...