Vodoun
One
of the family of African/Cuban syncretic religions, Vodoun is a form of African
tribal religion brought to the Caribbean by African slaves from the Dahomey region,
combined with elements of Christianity. Not to be confused with 'Voodoo,' a Hollywood
caricature of the religion.
Alternate
Spellings: Vodou, Vodon
Related
Resources:
- Santeria/Lukumi
Also known as "Regla de Ocha," Santeria,
the "way of the saints" is a unique faith; blending elements
of Catholicism with traditional African spirituality.
- Palo
Myombe, Palo Monte
Palo Myombe is traditional African religion from the Congo region (rather
than Yoruban or Dahomeyan), blended with emphasis on aspects of spiritism
and catholicism. Palo is practiced primarily in Brazil and Cuba, and
is similar to Umbanda.
- Vodoun
(Voodoo)
Discover the traditional African ancestral religion in Haiti.
- Afro/Carribean
Syncretism
African Diasporic faith at Alternative Religions.
- Vodoun,
the real Voodoo
Vodoun, the traditional religion of Haiti, is one of the most misunderstood
religions of all time. Learn more about this ancient ancestral tradition.
- The
Seven African powers
In the Yoruban tradition that is parent to the Lukumi and Palo faiths,
the Orishas are emissaries of God, ruling the forces of nature and the
fortunes of mankind. The Seven African powers are the primary deities
of this tradition
