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Louisiana Voodoo
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Louisiana Voodoo, also known as New Orleans Voodoo, was an African diasporic religion that existed in Louisiana and the broader Mississippi River valley between the 18th and early 20th centuries. It a
The use of live snakes in Louisiana Voodoo may relate to the West African association between snakes and the deity Dan; the latter is evident at the T
The use of live snakes in Louisiana Voodoo may relate to the West African association between snakes and the deity Dan; the latter is evident at the Temple of the Pythons in Ouidah (pictured)
A modern recreation of a Voodoo altar, on display for tourists in Dumaine Street in New Orleans' French Quarter
A modern recreation of a Voodoo altar, on display for tourists in Dumaine Street in New Orleans' French Quarter
Charles Gandolfo's painting, Gris-Gris, an imagined portrayal of Voodoo ritual objects for his New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Charles Gandolfo's painting, Gris-Gris, an imagined portrayal of Voodoo ritual objects for his New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
A sign for the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, an attraction catering to tourist interest in Voodoo
A sign for the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, an attraction catering to tourist interest in Voodoo
Hoodoo (spirituality)
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Hoodoo is a complex set of spiritual observances, traditions, and beliefs—including magical and other ritual practices—developed by enslaved African Americans in the Southern United States from variou
Louisiana Voodoo
…attention to prominent Voodoo practitioners like Marie Laveau. Voodoo died out in the early 20th century, although some of its practices survived through hoodoo. Information about Voodoo's beliefs and practices comes from various historical records, but this material is partial and much about the religion is…
Hoodoo Spiritual Supplies
Hoodoo Spiritual Supplies
During the slave trade, the majority of Central Africans imported to New Orleans, Louisiana, were Bakongo people. This image was painted in 1886 and s
During the slave trade, the majority of Central Africans imported to New Orleans, Louisiana, were Bakongo people. This image was painted in 1886 and shows African Americans in New Orleans performing dances from Africa in Congo Square. Congo Square was where African Americans practiced Voodoo and Hoodoo.
Honey jars or sweetening jars are a tradition in Hoodoo to sweeten a person or a situation in a person's favor. Traditionally, sugar water is used.
Honey jars or sweetening jars are a tradition in Hoodoo to sweeten a person or a situation in a person's favor. Traditionally, sugar water is used.
Paschal Beverly Randolph
Paschal Beverly Randolph