Also known as: Vodou Practice, Vodou Religion, Vaudoux, Vodun, Haitian Vodou, Voodoo
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Far from primitive superstition, vodou represented sophisticated theology and praxis that enabled enslaved people to maintain identity, build community, and ultimately organize the revolution that created Haiti. Its covert nature allowed communication and coordination outside colonial surveillance.
The Bois Caïman ceremony is the most famous example of Vodou practice in the revolutionary context.
Mambos lead Vodou ceremonies and practice.
Possession by the lwa is central to Vodou practice.
Vodou practice encompasses the ceremonies, beliefs, and social structures of the Vodou religion.
The hounfor is the physical center of Vodou community practice.
The specific rites documented by Deren form the ceremonial repertoire of Vodou.
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