West African Vodún - Wikipedia
Vodún teaches the existence of a supreme creator divinity, under whom are lesser spirits called vodúns. Many of these deities are associated with specific areas, but others are venerated widely throughout West Africa; some have been absorbed from …
What Is Voodoo and Where Did It Originate? - Cultures of West ...
2024年10月4日 · Voodoo (or Vodou) is a complex spiritual and religious practice originating in West African traditions. Often misunderstood due to its negative portrayal in popular culture, Voodoo is more than a mystical or “dark” practice.
A West African Explanation of Vodún, also known as Voodoo ...
2024年11月5日 · Vodún in the diaspora, particularly in Haiti, has evolved differently from its West African roots due to the influences of colonialism, slavery, and interaction with other belief systems. Haitian Vodou incorporates elements of Catholicism, such as the syncretism of Catholic saints with Vodou spirits, and places a much greater emphasis on ...
Vodou | Definition, History, West African Vodun, & Facts ...
2024年12月23日 · Vodou, 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 (Haiti) and partly Christianized by Roman Catholic missionaries in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Voodoo and West Africa's Spiritual Life - NPR
2004年2月9日 · The voodoo religion, with 30 million followers in West Africa, is one of the most misunderstood faiths in the world. NPR's John Burnett explores the deities, music and rituals of voodoo.
Voodoo in West Africa: Misconceptions and Realities
2024年11月24日 · In reality, Voodoo in West Africa is far more profound and deeply connected to the history, culture, and identity of the people. This article explores the misconceptions surrounding Voodoo in West Africa and uncovers its true meaning and significance.
West African Vodun - The Spiritual Life
This article covers West African Vodun. Vodun is practiced by the Fon people of Benin, and southern and central Togo; as well in Ghana, and Nigeria.