Voodo in New Orleans Gilberto Vega Diana Hong Zoë Spack.

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Voodo in New Orleans Gilberto Vega Diana Hong Zoë Spack

Origin Voodoo came to New Orleans from Africa. The first slave ship to arrive in New Orleans came in On the ship were the Fon people, residents of what is now the Republic of Benin.

What is Voodoo? Vodou comes from the languages of Africa and it means spirit Voodoo is the religion of spirits It’s believed that the human world is shared by the world of spirits, so when a person dies they become a part of the spirit world, but they are able to see the human world as well

Spirits Also called Loa Each has their own sign Legba is the most important People call on them for help or to worship

New Orleans Voodoo Also called Louisiana Voodoo Puts lots of emphasis on Gris-gris, occult paraphernalia and Li Grand Zombi Has a lot of characteristics of Christianity, like associating Voodoo spirits with saints

Li Grand Zombi AKA Legba Major Serpent Spirit Deity of peace and purity, of platinum and silver It grants riches and sustains the world It was the original servant of the creator (God)

Gris-Gris Usually a doll or bag, and is essentially a charm or a spell The bag will be filled with magical ingredients such as herbs, stones, oils, blossoms, roots, bones They’re used to assist in Health, Good luck, Love, Domination

Voodoo Queen Marie LaVeau Was born free Was said to have a snake named Zombi Had prominent divination powers, but some think it was because she had informants everywhere Was primarily a healer Very famous in voodoo world, considered the queen of it due to her fame and power

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