Entity: VOODOO
Voodoo is a religion with roots in African polytheism and ancestor worship, practiced primarily in Haiti and other Caribbean countries. It involves magic, rituals, and beliefs in spirits and deities.
Voodoo
Etymology
The term 'voodoo' originates from African religious practices brought to the Americas by enslaved Africans.
Definition
Voodoo is a religious practice derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship, involving magic, rituals, and beliefs in spirits and deities.
Historical Context
Voodoo has its roots in West African Vodun and is practiced chiefly in Haiti, Louisiana, and other Caribbean countries. It has been influenced by traditional African religions and contains elements borrowed from Roman Catholicism.
Cultural Significance
Voodoo is a significant cultural and spiritual practice for many people in the Caribbean and Southern United States. It is often associated with rituals, ceremonies, and beliefs in supernatural forces.
Related Concepts
Voodoo is related to other Afro-Caribbean religions such as Vodou and Santeria, as well as folk magic practices.
See Also
- [Vodou](link to Vodou entry)
- [Santeria](link to Santeria entry)
A religious practice derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship, involving magic, rituals, and beliefs in spirits and deities.