Tagged: voodoo

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Gris-gris, Mojo bag and Borfima

A gris-gris or gris-gris bag is a protective amulet that brings good luck and chases demons away. The word gris-gris – of African origin – means “fetish” or “charm”; thus a gris-gris bag is...

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The Seven Nanchons Explained: Loa Families in Vodou

There are several families, or nanchons (from “nations”), of loa or Vodou spirits. These nanchons are: Rada (also Radha), Petro (also Pethro or Petwo), Nago, Kongo, Djouba, Ibo, and Ghede (also Guede or Gede)....

Voodoo Amulets and their Loas

Voodoo amulets are linked to the Loas, exceedingly strong and powerful nature spirits or gods or spirits, who originally often rooted in a human beings with special qualities. They are represented in veves, drawn on...