Properties (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
religion
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| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:Vodou_priestesses
community gatherings sacred texts cultural significance healing practices myths ritual objects spiritual leaders sacred objects spiritual ceremonies initiation rituals altars Vodou priests |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vodou religion
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| gptkbp:includes |
ceremonies
rituals spirits |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:African_traditional_religions
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| gptkbp:is |
a form of worship
a source of empowerment celebrated in festivals a way of life often depicted in art often misunderstood a form of cultural expression syncretic a form of resistance a way to connect with the divine a spiritual path a source of cultural pride a source of healing a way to connect with nature a living tradition a form of spiritual expression often involves divination often involves offerings a means of social cohesion a source of identity a source of community support a communal practice a way to celebrate life events connected to ancestors a blend of cultures often involves the use of candles celebrated through music a way to seek guidance often involves music and dance often involves the use of herbs often involves the use of symbols a way to seek protection often involves storytelling a way to express beliefs a way to honor spirits not a monolithic belief system often associated with magic often involves communal meals often involves community leadership often involves community rituals often involves personal devotion often involves symbolic acts often involves the use of offerings often involves trance states often misrepresented in media practiced in the diaspora practiced in various forms practiced_in_New_Orleans |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:Haiti
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| gptkbp:recognizes |
Loa
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| gptkbp:training |
Haitians
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| gptkbp:uses |
dancing
drumming |