Talk:Louisiana Voodoo

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I think that this page ought to be merged with the "Voodoo" page. That page already covers the voodoo folk beliefs of the southern U.S. Literate16 09:13, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

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Actually, hoodoo (not capitalized) is the system of earth magic which corresponds with the religion of Voodoo, which may or may not be practiced in concert with Voodoo. It is a combination of African, Native American & European earth magic. Hoodoo employs the use & of ethno-botany, (the knowledge and use of herbs & roots native to particular cultures) and many other factors, such as "gris-gris" or mojo bags, candles, saints & charms. It is hoodoo, when the service to the lwa is not employed, Voodoo, when it is.

What is this all about? Is this meant to be on the talk page?

Zerofri 02:46, 20 July 2007 (UTC)