As I have mentioned in earlier articles, there are many streams of Vodun, Orisha, honored Ancestor worship, and Nature worship in Africa and the diaspora. In Africa, because they all have a very long history, they have all gained legitimacy over time and through effective practice and aiding in…
Maybe. Maybe not. Most practitioners are not initiated formally to a specific egbe, but most underwent some sort of welcoming or rites of passage in their communities. Some kind of initiation is very important in most African traditional religions. You may worship whichever deities you like, so long as you…
This is a list of Vodun holidays. It is by no means complete. These are just the ones I know of and have gathered from a variety of people and sources. Different cultures have different days. Some synchronize them with Wiccan or Catholic holidays. Follow your own soul on this….
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