Haiti
noun
A religion that developed in Haiti in the 16th century. It formed as a blend of several African religious traditions (e.g. Vodun practiced in Ghana, Benin and Nigeria) and Roman Catholicism. It teaches the existence of a supreme creator god named Bondye, Gran Maître or Gran mati and spirits known as lwa.
also known as
vodou
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Dominica
Dominican Republic
Haiti
noun
Folk magic, sorcery, and religious practices derived from Central and West African origins. The practice is often associated with evil or black magic, but also used for luck, healing and love.
also known as
guzum, guzzu, obeah, science, vodou
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Guyana
Guyana
Belna
9 years ago

obeah, science

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AA
7 months ago

Dominica has voodoo? Remember voodoo and obeah may be cousins but they are not the same.