Haitian Vodou[a] (/ ˈvoʊduː /) is an African diasporic religion that developed in Haiti between the 16th and 19th centuries. It arose through a process of syncretism between several traditional religions of …

Dec 27, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 11, 2025 · A Haitian high priest explains 10 essential Vodou concepts, from energy and ancestry to cosmic balance.

Oct 27, 2025 · Explore the voodoo practices of Haiti, uncovering the deep spirituality, history, and cultural resilience behind this often-misunderstood tradition.

Haitian Vodou first took shape in the context of slavery. Once the religion of the royal family in Dahomey, in West Africa, it was then transformed by the slaves of the island of Haiti as a way of restoring a …

Curious about Haitian Vodou Gods and deities? Unlock the secrets of their origins and rituals with our guide to understanding these powerful spiritual entities.

Jul 7, 2004 · In Haiti voodoo is recognized as a religion. Here are some of its rituals and what it means to believers.

Vodou is a syncretic religion with African and Catholic roots that is widely practiced in Haiti. Like Santeria in Cuba and Candomblé in Brazil, Vodou developed under colonialism between the 16th …

Feb 25, 2025 · Without the power garnered through Vodou, there would be no Haitian Revolution. Nonetheless, Euro-centric narratives lure many into viewing Vodou as the source of Haiti’s perpetual …

Apr 29, 2024 · Vodou emerged in Haiti during the colonial era when West African slaves blended their traditional beliefs with the Roman Catholicism imposed by French colonists. This syncretic religion …