Voodoo is one of the oldest religions which have been around in Africa since the beginning of human civilizations. However it was born in Haiti during the European colonization of Hispaniola. The slaves practiced voodoo in secret, and it was a way for them to communicate with each other. Music and dance are the main elements to voodoo ceremonies. Voodoo is practiced around the world.
Vodun is commonly called Voodoo by the public. The name is traceable to an African word for "spirit". Vodun's can …showed first 85 words of 2113 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 2113 total…focus is on religious themes and Voodoo is pervasive, a fusion of the natural and supernatural at its best in narrative story telling, use of brilliant color and innovative detail, and an endless litany of spirits participating in life experiences.
Voodoo was a culture and a religion born not only to a people but to the world. Today voodoo is practiced by millions of people around the world in the Caribbean, Africa and America. Voodooists take pride in their heritage and very well known history.
