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African Diaspora (Afro-Caribbean)

The religions that fall into this category are all related With roots in traditional African shamanic religions, these faiths were spread and adopted by slaves in the New World. Symbols of the old faith were often mingled with those of Christianity, western esotericism, and spiritism, resulting in a number of unique faith traditions. This umbrella encompasses most of the so-called Afro-Caribbean faiths, including Lukumi (Santeria), Vodou (Voodoo), Palo Mayombe, and Macumba.

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Palo Mayombe 101 Hoodoo Kemet Santeria/Lukumi Rastafarianism Voodou/Voodoo Candomble		Glossary Texts Calendar Articles Symbols

African Syncretic 101		Galleries

Basics: African Syncretism Seven African Powers in Voodoo, Santeria, and Palo.		Veves Orishas

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The Seven African Powers
In the Yoruban tradition that is parent to the Lukumi and Palo faiths, the Orishas are emissaries of God, ruling the forces of nature and the fortunes of mankind. The Seven African powers are the primary deities of this tradition.

Hoodoo- An American magical tradition
Interest in African rooted spiritual traditions such as Voodoo, Santeria, and Palo is growing steadily in the US, but few are aware that Hoodoo, a unique fusion of American folk practices and African magical traditions, has been a fixture of American culture for several hundred years. Author Stephanie Rose Bird shares with us some Hoodoo basics.

Hoodoo’s Dance with Death
Guest author Stephanie Rose Bird muses about the traditions of her childhood.

Vodoun, the real Voodoo
Vodoun, the traditional religion of Haiti, is one of the most misunderstood religions of all time. Learn more about this ancient ancestral tradition.

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