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Samoa's old religion, is still practiced today, many are regarded as Taulasea(Traditional Healers) and there are also those who are practitioners of Faataulaitu(Spirit Dealer).
Taulasea, or Healers are skilled individuals, usually blessed with healing hands to prepare herbal potions, as well as giving traditional fofo or massages to aid in sickness both physical and spiritual. It is said that a vai(potion) would work greater with a taulasea blessed by his/her teacher, who is usually one of blood relation. Most samoan taulasea are taught by family members, and are given lessons on the different functions of different herbs, these are passed down from generations of healers.
Faataulaitu or spirit dealer are also skilled in taulasea arts but also deal with spirits, they are usually associated with evil and are regarded as witches. Not much is known about them but it is evident that they still practice today. Faataulaitu are a bit of taboo since the rise of Christianity in samoa, but people know that they exist. A spirit dealer is known to use their skills for vengeance resulting in ma'i aitu(spirit/ghost sickness) which may include summoning ancient demons or family spirits.
in conclusion there are witches in Samoa, but there are always the good and bad.
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Samoa was formerly known by what name?
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"Alu Samoa" or "O Samoa".
