Afro-caribbean Religion And Rituals: Dugu, Vood... [ 2024 ]

These spirits are grouped into "nations" (like the Rada and Petro) and govern different aspects of life.

During rituals, a Lwa may "mount" or possess a practitioner to communicate directly with the community, offering guidance and healing. The Garifuna Dügü: A Family Reunion with the Dead Afro-caribbean religion and rituals: Dugu, Vood...

Often misunderstood through sensationalized media, Haitian Vodou is a monotheistic religion centered on a supreme being, . Because Bondye is seen as remote, practitioners interact with a host of spirits known as Lwa . These spirits are grouped into "nations" (like the