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Haiti

Haitian Vodou blends African ancestry with Caribbean spirituality; this hub covers lwa, ancestors, rituals, and diaspora traditions with detailed research.

Vodou 13 min

Vodou Spirituality and Practice vs. the Hollywood Zombie

In parts of rural Haiti, a family will sit with a fresh grave for a few nights before they leave it alone. The fear behind that vigil is not the one Hollywood sells.

By Amina