Liber XXXIV · Vodou & Hoodoo
Chapter II
Haitian Vodou
11 min readHaitian Vodou: History, the Lwa, Ritual and the Myths CorrectedHaitian Vodou explained: Fon, Yoruba and Kongo roots, the Revolution, Bondye and the lwa, houngan and manbo, vèvè, and the myths of dolls and zombies.7 min readKanzo: Initiation and the Priesthood of Haitian VodouKanzo initiation in Haitian Vodou: the ounsi, houngan and manbo, the grades of kanzo, si pwen and asogwe, the djevo, the asson and the priest's work.8 min readVodou and the Haitian Revolution: Bois Caïman and Its LegacyHow Vodou shaped the Haitian Revolution: Makandal, the Bois Caïman ceremony of 1791, spiritual leaders of the revolt, the debate over sources and its legacy.
Forthcoming in this chapter
2- Haitian Vodou: A Complete Guide
- What Is the Difference Between Vodou and Voodoo?