VOODOO DOLLS Meaning and
Definition
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Voodoo dolls refer to small figurines or dolls associated with the practice of voodoo, a religious and magical belief system. Voodoo itself is a syncretic religion that originated in Africa and developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, combining elements of African spirituality with elements of Catholicism.
The term "voodoo dolls" typically refers to the small cloth or clay dolls that are created to represent an individual or a particular desired outcome. They are believed to have supernatural power over the designated person or situation they represent. Typically, these dolls are thought to be used for both positive and negative purposes, such as bringing healing or inflicting harm. The dolls are often crafted with personal belongings or symbols associated with the targeted person to enhance their effectiveness.
In the practice of voodoo, it is believed that manipulating and interacting with the voodoo dolls can influence the person they represent. By stabbing, binding, or manipulating the doll in specific ways, adherents aim to direct energy and intentions towards the desired outcome.
It is important to note that popular culture and misinterpretation have often exaggerated the role and significance of voodoo dolls, associating them solely with harmful intentions or curses. In reality, voodoo dolls can also be used for healing, protection, and positive purposes within the religious and magical context of voodoo.
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Etymology of VOODOO DOLLS
The word "voodoo dolls" is derived from the practice of Voodoo or Vodou, a religion that originated in West Africa and was brought to the Americas by enslaved Africans. Vodou is primarily practiced in Haiti, as well as parts of the Caribbean and southern United States.
The term "voodoo" itself is believed to have originated from the word "vodun" in the Fon language of West Africa. "Vodun" means "spirit" or "deity" and refers to the various deities or spirits that are worshipped in Vodou.
The use of dolls in Vodou rituals and practices is also rooted in West African traditions. In these traditions, dolls or effigies, known as "nkisi" or "bocio" depending on the region, were used as visual representations of spirits or ancestors.
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