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[[File:Voodoo Shop.jpg|450px|thumb|Reverend Zombie's House of Voodoo Shop in New Orleans, Louisiana]] | [[File:Voodoo Shop.jpg|450px|thumb|Reverend Zombie's House of Voodoo Shop in New Orleans, Louisiana]] | ||
'''Louisiana Voodoo''', also known as '''New Orleans Voodoo''', is an African diasporic religion which originated in Louisiana, now in the southern United States. It arose through a process of syncretism between the traditional religions of West Africa, the Roman Catholic form of [[Christianity]], and Haitian Vodou. No central authority is in control of Louisiana Voodoo, which is organized through autonomous groups. | '''Louisiana Voodoo''', also known as '''New Orleans Voodoo''', is an [[African diasporic religion]] which originated in Louisiana, now in the southern United States. It arose through a process of syncretism between the traditional religions of West Africa, the Roman Catholic form of [[Christianity]], and Haitian Vodou. No central authority is in control of Louisiana Voodoo, which is organized through autonomous groups. | ||
All of the West African groups contributed to the development of Louisiana Voodoo. Their knowledge of herbs, poisons, and the ritual creation of charms and [[amulet]]s, intended to protect oneself or harm others, became key elements of Louisiana Voodoo. | All of the West African groups contributed to the development of Louisiana Voodoo. Their knowledge of herbs, poisons, and the ritual creation of charms and [[amulet]]s, intended to protect oneself or harm others, became key elements of Louisiana Voodoo. | ||
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Animal sacrifice has become a rare practice in the African American community. However, animal sacrifice was documented well into the late nineteenth century and into mid-twentieth century. For example, animal sacrifices are sometimes done at the crossroads as an offering to the crossroad spirit and to ask the spirit or spirits for a request. | Animal sacrifice has become a rare practice in the African American community. However, animal sacrifice was documented well into the late nineteenth century and into mid-twentieth century. For example, animal sacrifices are sometimes done at the crossroads as an offering to the crossroad spirit and to ask the spirit or spirits for a request. | ||
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