by admin | Apr 5, 2011 | Free Vodou Classes/Voodoo Information, Haitian Vodou
DANBALA WEDO Danbala Wedo comes into the temple and creates the vibe of peace throughout the peristyle. He appears in the form of a snake, and those possessed by Danbala slither across the ground. When Danbala comes in possession at a Vodou service, he will...
by admin | Apr 5, 2011 | Free Vodou Classes/Voodoo Information, Haitian Vodou
MARASSA THE DIVINE TWINS The Three Virtues: Faith, Hope, and Charity In following with Vodou’s African Roots, twins are held in a sacred light. They are considered to have great magickal powers, and the ability to heal. Twins in real life usually are able to...
by admin | Apr 5, 2011 | Free Vodou Classes/Voodoo Information, Haitian Vodou
Legba: The Gate Voodoo Vodou Spirit of the Gates, Doors and Roads Papa Legba, a Haitian Vodou Lwa Legba is sometimes said to be the first lwa saluted in a Vodou ceremony. In actuality, this is not true, there are other Lwa who are saluted before him. There is no...
by admin | Apr 5, 2011 | Free Vodou Classes/Voodoo Information, Haitian Vodou
Haitian Vodou and Animal Sacrifice Animal sacrifice is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Haitian Vodou. Animal sacrifice is not required at every Vodou ceremony. In fact,contrary to the popular myths and misinformation about Vodou, animals, though...
by admin | Apr 5, 2011 | Free Vodou Classes/Voodoo Information, Haitian Vodou
FREE Haitian Vodou LESSON Haitian Vodou TERMINOLOGY Fete- Literally a party, but refers to the most common form of public Vodou Ceremony. bitasyon – habitat; common ancestral plot of land owned by an extended family and inherited in successive generations Ago –...
by admin | Apr 5, 2011 | Free Vodou Classes/Voodoo Information, Haitian Vodou, Uncategorized
CONSIDERATIONS FOR INITIATION INTO VODOU CHOOSING AN INITIATOR- HOW TO CHOOSE SOMEONE GOOD AND REPUTABLE TO INITIATE YOU INTO VODOU? THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A HOUSE OR SOSYETE. LINEAGES AND THEIR INITIATIONS Depending on the lineage in which the person who...