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Vodun: The REAL Voodoo

How did Voodoo get it's reputation for being a bizarre, evil religion? Most likely from S. St. John's 1884 book "Haiti, or the Black Republic." Most of what we think we know of Voodoo comes from sensationalized Hollywood films and books. The actual basis for Voodoo, or Vodun, dates back to 18th and 19th century Dahomey in West Africa. This page gives an accurate history of Vodun, as well as a look at just what Vodun worhippers believe. The similarities to Pagan religions is evident. But the similarities to Christian beliefs is stunning. For example, both systems believe in a supreme being, and both celebrate with a ceremony that includes symbolic or ritual sacrifice along with the intake of body and blood. Vodun also includes the belief in guardian angels for each individual. And yes, zombies and pin-sticking is also covered in this page, but with explanation as to how these are associated with Vodun. A list of clickable Internet resources is included at the bottom of this page, so you can learn even more. And you will want to!

Mon, 29 May 2000 06:08:14 -0700