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Voodoo (Haitian Voodoo (In Haitian society, zombies were considered as a…
Voodoo
Haitian Voodoo
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In Haitian society, zombies were considered as a work of dark magic performed by Bokors’
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Unnatural Death- It is said that Voodoo(and/or Hoodoo) priests would trap souls that were easily prone to red magic and bestow their souls into the undead.
This is where the idea of Cadavers come from. (a soul or the same soul of your own is trapped in a foreign body.
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In Haitian society, these zombies were viewed as victims and were not blamed for the things that happened.
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Hoodoo
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Uncrossing- It means to weaken your enemy through a spell and is not a form of Voodoo, but moreso a form of Hoodoo.
Lousiana Voodoo
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Uses dolls, and other objects
Unlike most misconceptions, voodoo dolls are not used to cause harm to people. They are used as focusing tools.
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However, the doll is only as benevolent as the person.
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The dark side
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The spirit is a red spirit and when the evil Loa takes possession of their body their eyes turn red.
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Superstitions
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However, these superstitions may not be true they are created by people who experience things over a course of time.
Most superstitions are created to protect families from harmful “Voodoo” or to curse other people through”Voodoo”
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Voodoo is normally considered a dark practice but, can be useful.
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Voodoo Dolls
Unlike most misconceptions, voodoo dolls are not used to cause harm to people.
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Death
Death is the thought of moving from one thing to another. Your spirit remains the same however, your body soon decays and you once again become one with the earth.
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Bondye
Bondye is derived from the French meaning Bon Dieu meaning “Good God” who is believed not to interfere with the human world, unlike some spirits.
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Negative Affects
Technically, there are no negative effects to Voodoo.
When one individual tries to use red magic the act is then considered Hoodoo, which is a more dark aspect of the human realm.
Real history of Voodoo
Voodoo actually happened 15,000 years before Christ.
In the Egyptian times slaves created or moreso saw voodoo. Soon some of these slaves were released but, never forgot what they saw.
Snakes
Snakes are not in voodoo for the shock value. Damballa is a serpent god who is rumoured to created the world
Recreational Purposes
Healing,religion, good pruposes
Most assume voodoo is bad because of interpretations from Hollywood, however, some religious figures have even spoke about their respect of voodoo and even attended some Voodoo ceremonies. Such as Pope John Paul II in 1993.