James Duvalier

The Voodooist serves a pantheon of spirits called the “lwa,” a term that comes from the French word “loi” meaning “law” as each spirit represents a law of nature or of the human condition.  The lwa are divided into three major nations.  The first is the Rada nation.  These are the original lwa and came from African during the early days of colonization.  The second is the “petro” nation which is comprised of fiery, volatile spirits born…
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As I have stated many times in my writings, I am not an expert or practitioner of Haitian Vodou and my knowledge is limited to my interactions with Haitian people and from academic sources.  So, I do apologize if any information given is erroneous or incomplete and I welcome comments from those more familiar with the religion in Haiti.  I am however an experienced priest of New Orleans Voodoo and I possess a vast knowledge of the…
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