VodouVaudou
VodouVaudou is a term used in some academic and community contexts to describe the convergence and overlapping practices of Haitian Vodou and Louisiana Vaudou as they appear in diaspora settings and cross-cultural exchanges. It is not a single, centralized religion, but a shorthand for shared motifs, ritual techniques, and cosmological ideas present in both traditions.
Etymology and scope: The name combines Vodou (Haitian Creole/French) and Vaudou (Louisiana French) to reflect historical
Practices: Core elements commonly cited include spirit possession by loa or lwa, drumming and song, offerings
Beliefs and cosmology: Practitioners typically acknowledge a supreme creator alongside a pantheon of spirits who mediate
Geography and history: The label is mainly used to discuss practices among the Haitian diaspora, notably in
Criticism and reception: Some scholars caution that the umbrella term can blur distinct lineages or obscure