Vodun

Definition

Vodun, also known as Voodoo, is a traditional Afro-Haitian religion that combines elements from West African religions with Arawakian traditions and Roman Catholic Christianity.

Related terms

Loa: In Vodun, these are the spirits of Haitian vodou and Louisiana voodoo. They are responsible for various aspects of human life.

Ritual Possession: A phenomenon in which individuals report that they are inhabited by spirits or gods during rituals or ceremonies.

Syncretism: As mentioned earlier, this refers to the merging or fusion of different religious beliefs into one system.