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 Vodúnisants. Vodún teaches the existence of a supreme creator divinity, under whom are lesser spirits called vodúns.

2025年1月30日 · Vodou, a syncretism of the West African Vodun religion and Roman Catholicism by the descendants of the Dahomean, Kongo, Yoruba, and other ethnic groups who had been enslaved and transported to colonial Saint-Domingue (Haiti) and partly Christianized by Roman Catholic missionaries in the 16th and 17th centuries.

2024年10月15日 · African Voodoo can be defined as the African Religion that originated in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey which is in modern day Nigeria and Benin. In its African form, Voodoo was called Voudon and it comes from the Fon word for “God” or “Spirit” known as “Iwa”.

2024年11月24日 · The realities of Voodoo in West Africa reveal a deeply spiritual, culturally rich, and socially significant tradition that deserves respect and understanding. Its rituals, healing practices, and community-centric philosophy offer lessons not only for believers but also for a global audience seeking to connect with the wisdom of ancient traditions.

2024年11月5日 · Vodún or vodúnsínsen is an African traditional religion practiced by the Aja, Ewe, and Fon peoples of Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Nigeria. Vodún teaches the existence of a supreme creator divinity (Mawu), under whom are lesser spirits called vodúns. Many of these deities are associated with specific areas.

2024年9月9日 · Vodun (a.k.a. Vodoun, Voudou, Voodoo, Sevi Lwa) is commonly called Voodoo (vû'dû) by the public. The name was derived from the god Vodun of the West African Yoruba people who lived in 18th and 19th century Dahomey. Its roots may go back 6,000 years in Africa. Vodun is a religion of many traditions.

2025年2月5日 · Vodun (Vodoun, Voudou, Voodoo, Sevi Lwa) ; is more commonly known as Voodoo (vû’dû). The term ‘Vodun’ is derived from the god ‘Vodun’, who was worshiped by West African Yoruba men and women who lived in 18th and 19th century Dahomey. It’s origins in Africa date back over 6,000 years.

2024年12月14日 · The Voodoo tribe, also known as Vodou or Vodun, originated in present-day Benin, Togo, and Ghana. The religion spread with the African diaspora during the transatlantic slave trade, leading to its presence in various parts of …

2024年10月2日 · The allure of African black magic and voodoo has captivated the world for centuries, sparking both fascination and fear. These practices, often shrouded in mystery, are deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of the African continent.

2015年12月14日 · In Africa today, voodoo is an animist religion with plenty in common with the indigenous beliefs found across the continent. It does have a dark side, of course — market stalls in Benin and neighbouring Togo sell voodoo dolls riddled with nails.