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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.
'''[[Frederick Santee|Frederick LaMotte Santee]]''' (17 September 1906 - 11 April 1980) was a medical doctor, [[occultist]], and practicing [[warlock]] in rural Pennsylvania. He was the founder and leader of the [[Coven of the Catta]], a coven that practices [[Gardnerian Wicca]]. His life was an inspiration for the book ''[[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen]]'', which includes his complete biography.


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.
Santee was introduced to the [[occult]] by his english professor at Harvard, George. L. Kittredge, author of the book ''Witchcraft in Old New England''. During his time at Oxford, Santee became acquainted with W.B. Yeats, who was a member of Alpha et Omega, while the "modern [[witchcraft]]" movement was enjoying immense popularity throughout England. He was inducted into the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]] and met [[Aleister Crowley]] and [[Israel Regardie]]. With the assistance of his philosophy professor, Dr. Brabbart, he became a member of the Theosophical Society of England.


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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Frederick LaMotte Santee (17 September 1906 - 11 April 1980) was a medical doctor, occultist, and practicing warlock in rural Pennsylvania. He was the founder and leader of the Coven of the Catta, a coven that practices Gardnerian Wicca. His life was an inspiration for the book Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen, which includes his complete biography.

Santee was introduced to the occult by his english professor at Harvard, George. L. Kittredge, author of the book Witchcraft in Old New England. During his time at Oxford, Santee became acquainted with W.B. Yeats, who was a member of Alpha et Omega, while the "modern witchcraft" movement was enjoying immense popularity throughout England. He was inducted into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and met Aleister Crowley and Israel Regardie. With the assistance of his philosophy professor, Dr. Brabbart, he became a member of the Theosophical Society of England.


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