vodun
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- noun
- /voʊˈdʌn/
- The rites of Vodun I observed were emotional experiences designed to provoke responses from the gods.
- vodun art
- Vodun temple
- Vodun sculpture
Examples
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For example, a vodun adept who lives in Ouidah, Benin, will be in vodunland while visiting Iowa City.
Academic text (1999) -
In vodun ceremonies, practitioners often call upon ancestors for guidance and support.
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Vodunland, however, extends to anywhere vodun exists throughout Africa and the many African diasporas.
Academic text (1999) -
The de Souza family's masquerade was part of the large vodun festival held annually at the beach in Ouidah in January.
Academic text (1999) -
Daagbo Hounon, the Supreme Chief of vodun in Benin, is known for his eccentric, intricately decorated sequined hats.
Academic text (1999) -
The community gathered to celebrate a vodun festival that honored the spirits and their significance.
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The beliefs of vodun emphasize the importance of rituals to connect with the spiritual world.
Synonyms
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A religion from West Africa, practiced in Haiti, that involves belief in spirits and ancestors
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vodun names the traditional religion of parts of West Africa and the word comes from the Fon and Ewe term for 'spirit', so the religion is named for the spirits and ancestors it honors with music, dance, and offerings.