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Voodoo and Santeria

Voodoo or more correctly Voudon is a Spiritual path derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship, blended with Christianity. Santeria A spiritual path that is outwardly similar to Voudon with its origins in Cuba, and leaning heavily on the inclusion of Christian Saints.

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Can voodoo kill?

Voodoo only has power over those who believe it has power. It has very strong powers of suggestion and psychological influence.

How fast can you kill a person using a voodoo doll?

I wanted someone to die so I put a pin in a voodoo doll and he had a heart attack 3 weeks later.

Why did someone leave me a voodoo doll?

Voodoo Dolls were not considered part of Voodoo practice. It was introduced as a souvenir for tourists. It is also commonly seen related to Gris-Gris. In order for its magic to work it must be in close proximity to the person it is meant to be used on.

What is the Santeria holy book called?

I would imagine they use the same Holy Bible ( number 220 in Dewey Decimal system- which is the flash point of steam- a fact known to all railroad buffs! they would use the Bible, it is obvious.

You want to know if voodoo has been done to you?

I would get phone calls, from people unknown, a lot no number, no name. they stopped, now I hurt. Called sister p. the pain stopped. She called me back in eve. the pain came back worse.

Do barbados practice voodoo or black magic?

Not all of them do, but the ones that do you have to be careful because they can be very cunning and put you under strange spells or lock you onto certain aura's

What is the image of Saint Michael used to represent in Santeria?

This Roman Catholic devotional image has been appropriated by practitioners of Santeria, through a process called syncretism, to represent a pagan deity.

What is the image of Saint Christopher used to represent in Santeria?

This Roman Catholic devotional image has been appropriated by practitioners of Santeria, through a process called syncretism, to represent a pagan deity.

Where can you hire a voodoo witch doctor?

Some Houngan and Mambo can be contacted for assistance depending on your area and your need. A web search may supply you with results. I cannot be of more assistance unless I am aware of your area.

What is the image of Our Lady of Loretto used to represent in Santeria?

This Roman Catholic devotional image has been appropriated by practitioners of Santeria, through a process called syncretism, to represent a pagan deity.

Do voodoos have gods?

In Voodoo, the spirits are called Loa. There are thousands of Loa in Voodoo. Although there is cosiderable variation among families and regions, there are generally two groups of Loa, the Rada and the Petro. The Rada spirits are mostly seen as "sweet Loa," while the Petro are seen as "bitter," because they are more demanding of their "children." Rada spirits appear to be of African origin, while Petro spirits are of Haïtian origins. Each loa has their own symbol called vèvè.

Does santeria put dolls on graves?

it"s not a bad idea, provided the dolls are attractively dressed, maybe in the same styles as the deceased. The Santerian do honor Saint Barbara- who has indirectly ( Barbie dols) given her name to a popular line of dolls, so why not? On the other hand I have seen neatly executed statues of Charlie Chaplin in botanicas! Demigod of comedy?

What date did voodoo start?

It's unknown when Voodoo started, as it originated in Benin & was carried over by African slaves.

Who was the god for voodoo?

There are many 'demi gods' or 'saints' in Voodoo known as Lwa or Loa. But the main God figure is called Bondye.

What is the image of Saint Nicholas used to represent in Santeria?

This Roman Catholic devotional image has been appropriated by practitioners of Santeria, through a process called syncretism, to represent a pagan deity.

What is the image of Jesus of Good Hope used to represent in Santeria?

This Roman Catholic devotional image has been appropriated by practitioners of Santeria, through a process called syncretism, to represent a pagan deity.

Has it been proven that voodoo dolls truly work in real life?

Using a voodoo doll will have desired results as long as you truly believe in it, and perform the methods properly.