Vodou developed among Afro-Haitian communities amid the Atlantic slave trade of the 16th to 19th centuries. Its structure arose from the blending of the traditional religions of those …

Nov 14, 2025 · The word Vodou means “spirit” or “deity” in the Fon language of the African kingdom of Dahomey (now Benin). Vodou is a worldview encompassing philosophy, medicine, …

May 2, 2018 · Vodou is also known as Vodoun, Voodoo, and by several other variants. It is a syncretic religion that combines Roman Catholicism and native African religion, particularly …

Haitian Vodou first took shape in the context of slavery. Once the religion of the royal family in Dahomey, in West Africa, it was then transformed by the slaves of the island of Haiti as a way …

Curious about Haitian Vodou Gods and deities? Unlock the secrets of their origins and rituals with our guide to understanding these powerful spiritual entities.

Vodou is a syncretic religion with African and Catholic roots that is widely practiced in Haiti. Like Santeria in Cuba and Candomblé in Brazil, Vodou developed under colonialism between the …

Aug 20, 2025 · Vodou is no longer only a spiritual practice—it is also a political act, cultural symbol and marker of identity. Its resurgence does not erase centuries of stigma, but its public …

Feb 25, 2025 · The term “Vodou” originates from the word for “spirit” or “god” in the Fon and Ewe languages of West Africa. The practice started among enslaved Africans on the island of …

Oct 4, 2024 · Voodoo (or Vodou) is a complex spiritual and religious practice originating in West African traditions.

Haitian Vodou is a deeply spiritual tradition of reciprocal service among humans and spirits and the living dead, so practitioners think of it in these terms rather than as a religion that they …