Haitian Vodou

thumb|310x310px|A depiction of a zombie at twilight in a field of sugar cane

Ukranian-born American avant-garde filmmaker (1917–1961)

thumb|right|A painting of the lwa Damballa, a serpent, by Haitian artist [[Hector Hyppolite.]] ', also called loa', are spirits in the African diasporic religion of Haitian Vodou. They have also been incorporated into some revivalist forms of Louisiana Voodoo. Many of the lwa derive their identities in part from deities venerated in the traditional religions of West Africa, especially those of the Fon and Yoruba.

syncretic religion practiced chiefly in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora

family of Loa that embody the powers of death and fertility

Oungan (also written as houngan) is the term for a male priest in Haitian Vodou (a female priest is known as a mambo). The term is derived from Gbe languages (Fon, Ewe, Adja, Phla, Gen, Maxi and Gun). The word hounnongan means chief priest. Hounnongan or oungans are also known as makandals.

thumb|1946 painting by Haitian artist Hector Hyppolite, of a bokor (with icons of [[Baron Samedi), engaged in body snatching from a cemetery in order to create zombies to serve him.]] A bokor (male) () or caplata (female) is a Vodou priest or priestess for hire in Haiti who is said to serve the loa, with both hands', practicing for both good and evil." Their practice includes the creation of zombies and of ouangas (talismans that house spirits).

Clairvius Narcisse was known for allegedly turning into a zombie.

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specialized vocabulary used for Haitian Vodoun ceremonies

', also known as Haitian roots music', is a musical style that began in Haiti in the 1970s, when musicians began combining elements of traditional Haitian Vodou ceremonial and folkloric music with various musical styles. The late 20th century style of this music links to the roots of Vodou tradition, where it came to be known as later in Haitian Creole. Modern-day, the movement is often referred to simply as "" or "" (in French).

family of loa (spirits) in Haitian Vodou religion

major family of loa in Haitian Vodou