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Voodoo, also spelled Vodou or Vodun, is a religion originating from West Africa, particularly among the Fon and Ewe people in modern-day Benin and Togo. It was brought to the Americas and the Caribbean through the transatlantic slave trade, where it evolved into different forms, notably Haitian Vodou and Louisiana Voodoo.

*Key Aspects:*

1. **Spiritual Beliefs**:
Voodoo is polytheistic, with a pantheon of deities and spirits known as Loa or Lwa.
It includes ancestor worship and belief in a supreme creator god, Bondye, who is distant from human affairs.

2. **Rituals and Practices**:
Rituals often involve drumming, dancing, singing, and spirit possession.
Offerings, animal sacrifices, and ceremonies are performed to honor the spirits and seek their guidance.

3. **Healing and Protection**:
Voodoo practitioners, called Houngans (priests) and Mambos (priestesses), use herbs, rituals, and charms for healing and protection.
It is often misunderstood and wrongly associated with black magic and malevolent practices.

Voodoo is a complex, syncretic religion that blends African traditions with elements of Christianity and indigenous beliefs, reflecting the cultural heritage and resilience of its followers.

For more detailed information, you can refer to [Britannica](www.britannica.com/topic/voodoo) and [National Geographic](www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/voodoo).
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