I. VOODOO FACTS, FAQ'S & BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This section provides a good overview about Voodoo and its historical background:

• A Brief History Of Voodoo ("..The practice of Voodoo is probably as old as the African continent itself. Sometimes written Voudou, Vodou or Voudun, the word itself means God Creator or Great Spirit. It has been greatly distorted and misused.." - Article)
• Some Brief Notes on Voodoo's Historical Development (Short timeline)
• Religion in Haiti - Voodoo ("..Misconceptions about voodoo have given Haiti a reputation for sorcery and zombies. Popular images of voodoo have ignored the religion's basis as a domestic cult of family spirits. Adherents of voodoo do not perceive themselves as members of a separate religion; they consider themselves Roman Catholics. In fact..")
• 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 conservative estimates these civilizations and religions to be over 10 000 years old. This then identify Voodoo as probably the best example of African syncretism in the Americas.." - Detailed)
• Vodoun ("Voodoo") - The Religious Practices Of Southern Slaves In America - A History of Religious Persecution and Suppression ("...Contrary to popular belief, the Africans enslaved to build the economic foundation of America were not Christians.1 During slavery, African-Americans were not even allowed to worship as Christians. 2 The builders of this great nation were practitioners of the various African Religions popularly known today as "Voodoo", (Vodoun) Akan, Ifa, Orisha, La Reglas de Congo, and Mami Wata..." - Detailed)
• EWE Slaves and "Voodoo" in America - Uncovering America's Hidden Heritage
• The traditional religion of serving the Loa Vodun/Voodoo in the Republic of Haiti. (Very detailed archive)
• Vodun (and related religions) ("...Vodun (a.k.a. Vodoun, Voudou, Voodoo, Sevi Lwa) is commonly called Voodoo by the public. The name is traceable to an African word for "spirit". Vodun's can be directly traced to the West African Yoruba people...")
• Haunted New Orleans - Voodoo In New Orleans & The Legacy Of Marie Laveau (Troy Taylor reviews the history of voodoo in New Orleans and profiles the 19th century "Queen of Voodoo" Marie Laveau)
• Interview with African-American Voodoo and Mami Wata Priestess: Mamaissii Vivian Odelelasi Dansi Hounon
• Common Misconceptions About Vodoun (A mix of faq's regarding voodoo)
• Voodoo FAQ
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II. VOODOO AND LOA

The legend of Loa is part of the Voodo culture. Here are more details:

• Descriptions of Various Loa of Voodoo (Detailed)
• The Crossroads: Legba & Ghede - The Loa of Vodun ("..Legba is a Rada loa that came from Dahomey; he is God of the Crossroads, and the connection between the universe and its divine origin. He is the first one saluted at all Loa ceremonies..")
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III. VOODOO SITES

Voodoo sites are many on the web. We have selected some of the better ones:

• ("..In this website, we have tried to showcase years of research. However if some of this material seems too dense to you it is because it is not meant to be a primer to the Vodoun Culture..")
• Voodoo Spiritual Temple ("..The Voodoo Spiritual Temple is a place where you can find peace and comfort. It is a place for not only educating people about the Voudan Religion but also yourself and activities that occur in everyday life. In Voudan you obtain a better self balance not only about the religious structure but also your life..")Management Software information)
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IV. VOODOO COMMERCIAL ( MIXED)

Voodoo is highly commercialized. Here are some samples:

• The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot ("..A strong, powerful deck. There is enough magic in the deck & book to get you into serious trouble and nothing to get you out of trouble once you get in..")
• Commercial Voodoo Dolls Gallery
• 99 pages of Voodoo history and insights. A nicely done book with heavy, glossy pages. It contains interviews with practitioners and others both experts and amatures. It mostly focuses on New Orleans Vodou
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