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Ancestors in Haitian Vodou by Mambo Racine Sans But Essay on respect for ancestors in Vodou, with information on the ceremony of "desounin" and related beliefs and practices. Haitian Vodoun Culture Excerpts from the encyclopedic work on Haitian Vodoun compiled by Estelle Manuel. Vevers, langaj, samples of drum rhythms, and a catalogue of over 2000 songs. Vodun (a.k.a. Voodoo) and Related Religions Historical and practical information on Vodoun, its panteon, and its rituals, from religioustolerance.org The Vodou Page Articles by Mambo Racine Sans Bout, a legitimately initiated and ordained priestess of Haitian Vodou. Voodoo Information at Baton Rouge Net Short, factual, well-illustrated introductory essay on Voodoo in the Caribbean and Louisiana, with a focus on Marie Laveau. New Orleans Cemetery & Voodoo Pages Information on New Orleans Voodoo, with lots of original photos of New Orleans historic cemeteries. Includes extensive references with commentary and links to other New Orleans web sites. Temple of Yehwe Home Page Website for the Vodou temple, which is located in Washington D.C., and is an offshoot of Le Peristyle de Mariani, founded in 1974 in Mariani, Haiti, by Max-G. Beauvoir. Site includes much information about Caribbean herbology, as well as upcoming events and seminars, photos, and a discussion forum. The New Orleans Voodoo Foundation Excellent educational resource about New Orleans Voodoo. Contains an extensive Voodoo Glossary,Vever Drawings, FAQ page, and a free service in which email questions are answered by Authentic practitioners. Afrocentric Experience: Origins of Voodoo Voodoo is a derivative of the world's oldest known religions which have been around in Africa since the beginning of human civilization. Some estimate these civilizations and religions to be over 10,000 years old. This page is part of the large and multifaceted Afrocentric Experience web site. Dahomean Vodoun The world's oldest Vodoun tradition alive in the diaspora. |
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