Vodún or vodúnsínsen is an African traditional religion practiced by the Aja, Ewe, and Fon peoples of Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Nigeria. Practitioners are commonly called vodúnsɛntó or …

Vodun (meaning spirit; also spelled Vodon, Vodoun, Vodou, Voudou, Voodoo, etc.) is practiced by the Fon people of Benin, and southern and central Togo; as well in Ghana, and Nigeria.

Dec 18, 2024 · Vodou, often spelled as Vodun, is a rich and intricate belief system that has its roots in West African spirituality. It has evolved and adapted over centuries, particularly in …

Vodun is a polytheistic religion that believes in one supreme god, often represented by multiple deities or spirits. Key principles include ancestor worship, the reverence of nature spirits, and …

Vodun rituals involve music, dance, and trance, allowing practitioners to connect with the loa and seek their guidance. These ceremonies are often accompanied by vibrant colors, intricate …

…among the devotees of the vodun (“divinities”) in Benin any initiate may become a receptacle of the gods. (Worship of the vodun is the original source of the Haitian religion of Vodou, which …

Voodoo is a traditional religion based on ritual and magic 6 centered on relationships with multiple pseudo-gods, spirits and ancestors, which for most people have no particular structure nor …

May 2, 2018 · Vodou is also known as Vodoun, Voodoo, and by several other variants. It is a syncretic religion that combines Roman Catholicism and native African religion, particularly …

Feb 25, 2025 · In honor of the 229th anniversary of Bwa Kayiman, here are seven key facts about Vodou to shed light on the true nature of the practice: The term “Vodou” originates from the …

The term "vodoun" = "vo" aqueous space and "doun" to draw, translated according to us the creative act which consisted in drying up the marshy waters, called original waters or …