Vodou (Voodoo, Vodoun)
Vodou, or Vodoun, is an ancient ancestral religion from Africa, a faith practiced by millions. Learn the real practices and beliefs of this intriguing and beautiful faith, and how to determine what is real and what is Hollywood fantasy.
Vodoun, the real Voodoo
An overview of the beliefs and practices of Haitian Vodoun- its origin, beliefs & practices, and controversies. Learn what seperates Vodou the religion from Voodoo the Hollywood invention.
An overview of the beliefs and practices of Haitian Vodoun- its origin, beliefs & practices, and controversies. Learn what seperates Vodou the religion from Voodoo the Hollywood invention.
Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti
Maya Derren's 1950s ethnographic footage of Vodoun rituals. (47 minutes)
Maya Derren's 1950s ethnographic footage of Vodoun rituals. (47 minutes)
Voodoo celebration gets into the spirit
A description of the annual Voodoo Day celebrations in Benin.
A description of the annual Voodoo Day celebrations in Benin.