Collins dictionary defines Voodoo as a form of religion that involves magic. Voodoo is most commonly practiced in West Indies countries, primarily in Haiti. Voodoo is the most practiced and famous religion in Haiti. An article by National Geographic even called Haiti possessed by voodoo.
The true meaning of Voodoo
The term voodoo means “spirit”. According to many archeologists, voodoo could be one if not the oldest tradition that honors nature and ancestors. Voodoo is performed outside, amid nature. Tributes are offered to the chief God Bondieu. Those who believe in the tradition, gather outside to perform the ceremonies.
In which countries vodoo is popular?
Voodoo is practiced by almost 30 million people in the countries of West Africa. In Haiti, almost half of the population follows the religion of voodoo. The African countries that practice voodoo include Ghana, Haiti, Benin, Togo, and several other islands of the Caribbean like Cuba, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Brazil including several others.
Through voodoo, people find hope that the spirits are amongst them and looking over them, caring for them and their future generations. Practitioners compare voodoo to the lines on their hands, they say they are born with voodoo, and it’s everywhere.
In western countries, such as America and France, voodoo has also been relatively popular. Mostly in California, Oakland, New York City, Miami City, Boston, and Washington D.C., voodoo has become popular for its customs and its representation of the realm of the spirits, which many are amazed at.
Voodoo is a way to connect with the cosmic powers that can help you to solve your life problems. For the past 1000 years, Voodoo practitioners are using their techniques to solve life problems all over the world.
What is a voodoo doll?
A voodoo doll is used to solve problems with techniques. It usually involves believers trying to make contact with spirits that run the universe. Along with the main God Bondeiu, believers also need to care for and honor the ancestral spirits of the family.
Secrets of voodoo
Priests of this ancient religion usually control two aspects of medicine, healing as well as poisoning. This could be the reason why voodoo is seen in such a negative light. Essentially voodoo is a mix of two cultures, first, the ancient rituals and practices of African descent observed by the ancestors of current believers and passed on that involve worshiping ancestral spirits and Gods that run the Universe. The second part is the ‘New World’ practices that the slaves were taught by saints and holy people of Catholic descent. Hence voodoo is not merely ‘black magic’ but is something holy and ancient, it prays to the olden gods and spirits to look over the believers.
Who performs the Voodoo?
Voodoo is performed by practitioners usually known as Houngan. Male practitioners are known as houngan and females are known as Mambo.
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