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Spirit possession is important, [358] being central to many Vodou rituals. [89] The person being possessed is called the chwal (horse); [359] the act of possession is termed "mounting a horse". [360] Vodou teaches that both male and female lwa can possess either men or women. [361] Although children are often present at these ceremonies, [362] they are rarely possessed as it is considered too dangerous. [363] Some individuals attending the dance will put a certain item, often wax, in their hair or headgear to prevent possession. [364] While the specific drums and songs used are designed to encourage a specific lwa to possess someone, sometimes an unexpected lwa appears and takes possession instead. [365] Jhākri shamanism is practiced among numerous ethnic groups of Nepal and Northeast India, including the Limbu, Rai, Sunwar, Sherpa, Kami, Tamang, Gurung, Magars, Lepcha and Khas. [5] Belief in spirits is prevalent, hence also the fear of spirit possession. [6] Some vernacular words for jhākri are phedangbo in the Limbu language, maangpa or nakchyong in Khambu, and boongthing in Lepcha. a b c d e f g h i j k Tan, Michael L. (2008). Revisiting Usog, Pasma, Kulam. University of the Philippines Press. ISBN 9789715425704. Doctor Voodoo, Sorcerer Supreme, Houngan Supreme, Lord of the Loa, He-Who-Has-Died-Twice, Voodoo Lord; Master of All Reptiles, the Voudoun, and the Spirit World

Although some references to Marie Laveau in popular culture refer to her as a "witch," she has also been called a "Voudou Priestess", [33] and she is frequently described as a ' Voodoo queen'. [33] At the time of her death, The New York Times, The New Orleans Daily Picayune, the Daily States and other news sources describe her as "woman of great beauty, intellect, and charisma who was also pious, charitable, and a skilled herbal healer." [20] Dr. Facilier’s repertoire of spells and mystical connections paints him as a master puppeteer manipulating events from the shadows. Using his voodoo doll, Facilier transforms the ambitious but kind-hearted Prince Naveen into a frog, a move as cunning as it is transformative. This article is about the folk healers. For other uses, see Witch Doctor. Two Lassa witch doctors in Nigeria a b Morrow., Long, Carolyn (2006). A New Orleans voudou priestess: the legend and reality of Marie Laveau. Gainesville: University Press of Florida. ISBN 0813029740. OCLC 70292161. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)

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Though “The Princess and The Frog” may take creative liberties in depicting voodoo, it also sparks a profound curiosity about this often-misunderstood faith. This intrigue is a stepping stone for audiences to delve deeper into the cultural tapestry that forms the fabric of New Orleans’ history, including the significant influence of voodoo practices. The Charm of the Shadow Man His attire screams power, mystery, and a dash of danger, while his accessories (namely his talisman and his ‘friends on the other side’) add to his otherworldly charm. All these stylistic choices effectively paint a character who’s a captivating blend of sartorial flair and supernatural menace. The Poetic Justice of Facilier’s Downfall

Drawing from his knowledge and practice of voodoo magic, Dr. Facilier possesses various abilities. He can create powerful illusions, transform objects, and summon spirits from the other side.Scholars like Desmangles have argued that Vodouists originally adopted the Roman Catholic saints to conceal lwa worship when the latter was illegal during the colonial period. [150] Observing Vodou in the latter part of the 20th century, Donald J. Cosentino argued that by that point, the use of Roman Catholic saints reflected the genuine devotional expression of many Vodouists. [151] The scholar Marc A. Christophe concurred, stating that most modern Vodouists genuinely see the saints and lwa as one, reflecting Vodou's "all-inclusive and harmonizing characteristics". [152] Many Vodouists possess chromolithographic prints of the saints, [151] while images of these Christian figures can also be found on temple walls, [153] and on the drapo flags used in Vodou ritual. [154] Vodouists also often adopt and reinterpret Biblical stories and theorise about the nature of Jesus of Nazareth. [155] Soul and afterlife [ edit ] A Haitian drapo banner depicting a Roman Catholic saint Bloody Mary. Hauntings Horrors and Dancing with the Dead: True Stories from the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Weiser publishing (2016) ( ISBN 1578635667), Mascuñana, Rolando V.; Mascuñana, Evelyn F. (2004), The Folk Healers-Sorcerers of Siquijor, REX Book Store, Inc., p.72, ISBN 971-23-3543-7 Spirit Vessel lets Witch Doctor keep allies healthy in combination with Voodoo Restoration, and the percentage-based damage is devastating with Maledict.

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In television, a heavily fictionalized Marie Laveau (portrayed by Angela Bassett) appears as a character in American Horror Story: Coven and American Horror Story: Apocalypse. [51] Returning to his native Haiti (born in Port-au-Prince) after 12 years (originally nearly 20 [9]) of education and practice as an accredited psychologist in the United States, Jericho Drumm discovers that his twin brother, Daniel Drumm, the local houngan, is dying, a victim of a voodoo sorcerer who claims to be possessed by the spirit of the serpent-god Damballah, based on the Loa Damballa. Just before he dies, Daniel makes his brother vow to visit Daniel's mentor, Papa Jambo. Jericho does, and becomes Jambo's student. After studying under the aged houngan for several weeks, Jericho gains a greater mastery of voodoo practices than his own brother, becoming a houngan in his own right. Papa Jambo then performs a rite that summons Daniel's spirit from the dead and joins it with Jericho's own. Having fashioned a worthy successor, Papa Jambo dies. Brother Voodoo was one of the main characters in an alternate Age of Apocalypse, first seen in the February 2007 What If? Featuring X-Men: Age of Apocalypse one-shot. In this issue, Voodoo replaces Doctor Strange as the Sorcerer Supreme in the story and wears Strange's wardrobe. He battles Dormammu and helps the heroes take down Apocalypse, though Jericho himself is killed by Dormammu when the Eye of Agamotto is taken away from him. Scythe of Vyse gives Witch Doctor a large increase to his mana pool, as well as additional attributes and the ability to hex an enemy target. The ability to disable an important enemy target is crucial in the late game. The initial projectile travels at a speed of 1200, subsequent projectiles travel at a speed of 1000.