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Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers was a British occultist. He is primarily known as one of the founders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a ceremonial magic order of which offshoots still exist. He became so synonymous with the order that Golden Dawn scholar Israel Regardie observed in retrospect that "the Golden Dawn was MacGregor Mathers."

Mathers is credited with developing the ritual outlines in the mysterious Cipher Manuscripts into a workable format. This process led to the creation of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. His translations of old grimoires, while probably justly criticised with respect to quality, were responsible for making what had been obscure and inaccessible material widely available to the non-academic English speaking world.

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-'''[[Voodoo|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.
+'''[[Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers]]''' was a British [[occultist]]. He is primarily known as one of the founders of the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], a [[ritual magic|ceremonial magic]] order of which offshoots still exist. He became so synonymous with the order that Golden Dawn scholar [[Israel Regardie]] observed in retrospect that "the Golden Dawn ''was'' MacGregor Mathers."
-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 amulets, intended to protect oneself or harm others, became key elements of Louisiana Voodoo. The religion has long faced opposition from non-practitioners, who have characterized it as [[witchcraft]] and [[The Devil|devil-worship]], and many sensationalist portrayals of the religion have featured in popular culture.
+Mathers is credited with developing the ritual outlines in the mysterious [[Cipher Manuscripts]] into a workable format. This process led to the creation of the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]]. His translations of old [[grimoire]]s, while probably justly criticised with respect to quality, were responsible for making what had been obscure and inaccessible material widely available to the non-academic English speaking world.
-Historical records describe the altars created by famous 19th-century Voodoo priestess [[Marie Laveau]] in her home and these descriptions resemble those of altars used in Haitian Vodou. Many contemporary practitioners have their own personal altars, often located in the kitchen or living room. These altars are understood as assisting communication with ancestors, with food and drink being offered to the ancestors at them.
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