Haiti recognized voodoo as a religion three years ago, but misconceptions are as stubborn as the undead ( Read more... )

I thought that this was an interesting article, and haven't seen it posted yet. From the BBC, this is a Photo journal that follows an interview with a Voodoo priestess named Na Danon in Ouidah, Benin. Although brief, I think it provides a nice introduction to the understanding of Voodoo. So, you can read the text here, or follow this link to the ( Read more... )

Thousands Gather for Voodoo Day in Benin

Thousands gathered on a beach Tuesday to celebrate Benin's once-banned Voodoo, slaughtering animals and welcoming revelers from Brazil and the United States, including descendants of slaves who took the religion to the Americas centuries ago ( Read more... )

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