Crash Course
African Pantheons and the Orishas: Crash Course World Mythology
So, today we're talking about African Pantheons. Now, you might say, that's ridiculous. Africa isn't a single place with a single pantheon, and we'd be fools to try and cover all that in an eleven minute video. You'd be right. Instead...
PBS
How American Culture Changed the Zombie
After the Haitian Revolution, Vodou evolved in the United States, blending West African, indigenous, and European traditions, which French slave owners brought over. By the 20th century, Vodou and zombies became intertwined with American...
PBS
Origins of the Zombie: Vodou, Enslavement, and the Loss of Free Will
The origins of the zombie are deeply rooted in the spiritual practice of Vodou, distinct from the popularized Voodoo. Vodou's zombie concept emerged as a representation of a body without free will, manipulated by spiritual forces, often...
The Guardian
How 'voodoo' became a metaphor for evil
Voodoo' has come to represent something evil when it appears in popular culture. 'Black magic', witchcraft – it's always portrayed as something to be feared. But in reality, Vodou, as it's correctly written, is an official religion...
One Minute History
130 The Haitian Revolution - One Minute History
1492 - Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Hispaniola and begins enslaving its people. European diseases and brutal working conditions bring the indigenous population to the brink of extinction. Over the next three hundred years,...
Jabzy
The Leopard Men: Africa's Cannibal Secret Society | African Religions, History of Africa, Vodun
The Leopard Men: Africa's Cannibal Secret Society | African Religions, History of Africa, Vodun
Step Back History
What is the Voodoo Religion?
When I say the word Voodoo, what do you think of? You might think of eerie magic, witch-doctors, dolls of your enemies, or even zombies. I’m going to dispel the myths here and talk about not only this very misunderstood religion, but...
Independent Producers
Relics of Enslaved African People
A group of items wrapped in cloth and believed to have spiritual power is known as an African spirit bundle. Found in Annapolis, Maryland in 2008, the African spirit bundle gives us insight into who would have used it and why. It dates...
Religion for Breakfast
Vodou: Haiti's African-Derived Religion
In this episode we examine the topic: Vodou: Haiti's African-Derived Religion
Step Back History
Who is Baron Samedi?
The mysterious loa of death Baron Samedi holds a pivotal role in the religious life of Haitian Vodouists. Let's meet and explore this curious figure.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Haitian voodoo followers celebrate
CLEAN : Haitian voodoo followers celebrate
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Making of Sugar Skull Mask
Beautiful young woman is disguising in sugar Skull for Halloween party with a little help of her friend.
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Halloween Face Art - Sugar Skull Female Mask
Two pretty young women are making up for Halloween.
Curated Video
SYND 2/1/70 A VOODOO FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE IN RIO
A Voodoo religious festival takes palce on the streets of Rio.
1. VS of a street with tickertape and confetti falling and lots of traffic
2. VS of lights in the form of stain galss windows and bells hanging above the street
3. VS of...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Benin celebrates National Voodoo Day
CLEAN : Benin celebrates National Voodoo Day
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Islamic Mosque: Friday Washing At Ablution Fountain / Wudu
Islamic Mosque: Friday Washing At Ablution Fountain / Wudu
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MS Sitting woman in traditional dress / Cuzco or Cusco, Peru
MS Sitting woman in traditional dress / Cuzco or Cusco, Peru