Vodou
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Vodou
First recorded in 1880–85; from an Indigenous language spoken in Benin
Example Sentences
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During Vodou ceremonies, lwa are offered treats ranging from papayas and coffee to popcorn, lollipops and cheese puffs.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
It also was practiced by slaves known as Maroons who escaped to remote mountains and were led by François Mackandal, a Vodou priest.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
But when he lost his job and his wife left him nearly two years ago, a friend suggested he try Vodou.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
“It’s very important to be here,” said Hervé Hyppolite, a chef who practices Christianity and Vodou.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
Is it because you are a mambo—a Vodou priestess who held ceremonies in the courtyard of a Christian NGO building?
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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