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Vodou

Vodou, a syncretic Haitian religion, merges African traditions with Catholicism, with research on loa spirits, rituals, and contemporary spiritual practice.

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