Following is a list of
educational videos various
aspects of Voodoo, the origins of Voodoo, as well as different cosmologies,
cultures, mythologies, and related metaphysical issues.
The Birth of Voodoo
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Voodoo New Year Video -- National Geographic Join the pilgrimage to the village of Glidji, Togo, for
the Epe Ekpe festival, where
voodoo worshippers have gathered for over 300 years to discover
what the sacred stone fortells for the New Year.
New World Voodoo Video -- National Geographic African slaves brought voodoo with them to
Venezuela centuries ago. Even today, thousands of Catholics flock to a
mountainside to practice what is really an offshoot from their mix
beliefs.
Banished from
their homes and shunned by their families, these former witches must live
out the rest of their days in exile.
Haiti: Possessed by
Voodoo In Haiti voodoo believers pray and perform
animal sacrifices to feed—and
beckon—the spirits. ... Haiti: Possessed by Voodoo. <<
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A natural
hallucinogen has been part of the Huichol rituals in Mexico for hundreds
of years.
Ramadan
Celebrate Ramadan, a month of sacrifice and prayer, with the Muslims of
Denver, Colorado.
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ASHE OSHUN, TODOS LOS OSHAS Y ORISHAS
African-American Priestess of Osun in the Yoruba tradition speaks about her practice, rituals and ceremonies; as she finds her way back to Osogbo, Nigeria.
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A cult of magic spells diabolical curses satanic worship human sacrifice zombies
and dolls stuck with pins - Experts explain how over the past few centuries the
ancient religion of Voodoo has been systematically maligned persecuted and
nearly wiped out. To uncover the truth behind Voodoo we travel to where it began
at least 5000 years ago on the central west coast of Africa. In the tiny nation
of Benin Voodoo is practiced today as it has been for thousands of years. Our
cameras captured a rarely-seen event--an African Voodoo ceremony with animal
sacrifice. We also investigate grisly events blamed on Voodoo such as: the
sinking of a ferry in Haiti that killed 200 people and was blamed on a Voodoo
curse; death of Michael Tallant author of the 1947 bestseller Voodoo in New
Orleans; and how Marie Laveau the "Queen of Voodoo" in New Orleans saved two men
from the gallows in 1850. Could these tales be true? Michael Dorn
narrates.System Requirements:Running Time 50 Mins.Format: DVD
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A five part, three hour documentary about life in Benin on DVD. Each
episode contains subtitles, voice over commentary, and maps of Benin. The
episodes and topics covered in each episode are below. Episode 1: Bonne Arrivee:
(30 mins) - See Chris & his wife Cara greeted by the village he lived in while
he was a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer - 'Sauce' being prepared - Children singing
& dancing - The Real Congo Line. Episode 2: Life in Allada (35 mins) - Chris's
house when he was a PCV - How water is gathered and sold - Voodoo alters and
fetishes - Chris and his wife visit a market - lots of footage and explanations.
See clothing, food, goods, and voodoo fetishes being sold. Episode 3: Business
in Benin (30 mins) - Tour of a pineapple drying factory and pineapple field - A
shoe repair workshop with explanations of how apprenticeship works in Benin -
Jean's sculpture workshop & his house under construction - A seamstress's
workshop and middle class home - Arthur's cabinet and furniture workshop.
Episode 4: Voodoo (60 mins) - King of Allada and his royal palace - Tour of the
village of Agongblame - the setting for the Gambara voodoo ceremony - Gambara
Voodoo Ceremony which consists of offerings, drumming, dancing, and dancers
falling into trances - A Fah reading - similar to a tarot card reading - Ja
Voodoo cult chicken sacrifice ceremony. Episode 5: Tourism Beninese Style (35
mins) - Trip through Ganvie - a village on stilts over a lagoon - Tour of the
village of Lissegazoun - The slave road in Ouidah where slaves were marched to
the beach and put on the slaves ships - Traditional fishing boats on the beach
of Ouidah - Gran Popo - the Beninese beach paradise.
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No other religion is as misunderstood, vilified, or viewed with as much
hatred and racism. The common impression is that Voodoo is a garbled mix of
black magic, witchcraft and zombies!
But the truth is that Voodoo is one
of the greatest achievements of people of African descent. Travel to Africa
to uncover the origins of this vibrant, enigmatic practice. Voodoo roots are
in the ancient religions of Yorubaland, Dahomey and Kongo. Infused with a
major dose of Roman Catholicism, and tempered by the arduous experiences of
the slaves, it is widely practiced in Haiti, Cuba, the West Indies, Brazil,
and the U.S. Get an intimate look at its colorful celebrations, deep-rooted
beliefs and modern practice at the Le Peristyle Haitian Sanctuary, one of
the world centers of Voodoo. And explore the misconceptions and reality of
Voodoo with Wade Davis, author of The Serpent and The Rainbow.
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MISTERIOS is a journey in the complex and mysterious world of VUDU
worshipping and spiritual possessions. Guided by the very voice of the 'Servidores
de Misterio', we open a door into their faith, their ancient rituals and
their supernatural experiences. The 'Servidores de Misterios', 'Los Caballos'
(the horses) are the priests, the intermediaries between the spirits of the
Loas and ordinary people. The spirits descend into their bodies sometimes
after being invoked, especially during the intense drumming of a Fiesta de
Palos. They are the 'Horses' who temporarily carry the spirit in their own
body while in a state of trance. They are the people I followed and asked
questions to, who permitted me to film the ceremonies and places of worship
portrayed in this video. -Written by Giovanni Savino (English Subtitles)
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Western and African cultures collide in Haiti resulting in religious
conflict between Christianity and Voodoo. Despite centuries of vigilant
opposition from the Christian church, Voodoo has flourished in Haiti and
continues to be one of the strongest elements underlying Haitian
culture. This film dispels Hollywood stereotypes and presents Voodoo as
a belief system that has been passed down from African ancestor, to
present day Haitian participant. A classic film on the subject of
Voodoo.
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One of the few up close looks at Voodoo in New Orleans ... one of the
most mysterious religions in the world. Learn about the origins of
Voodoo dolls, candles, potions and gris gris. Witness rituals with
Priestess Ava Kay Jones in and around the Crescent City. Discover the
enduring popularity of Marie Laveau, "New Orleans Voodoo ... from the
Inside" unlocks the mysteries and dispels the myths.
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'The Culture of Palo', aspires to be a humble archival collection of all the
marvelous musical-religious expressions encountered in the course of filming
'MISTERIOS' that for editorial, timing and formatting reasons was not
possible to include in it. This footage is presented as a valuable and
long-awaited addition to the scarce material available on the subject of
religious music and traditions in the Dominican Republic. Anthropologists,
ethno-musicologists and the general public will find this work entertaining
and educational. It will also offer them a new and valid teaching tool, but
most of all, help preserve at least a small part of this rapidly
disappearing and mutating oral tradition. Spanish with English subtitles.
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institutional, or public showing copy, please do so from the earthcds
website.
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This eye-opening investigation delves into the strange history of voodoo
from its origins in ancient African religions to its spread and practice in
Western countries through slave trade. We'll go in search of its secrets as
we witness modern rituals, andsee why this religion is so misunderstood and
vilified.
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Three nights' worth of drumming and dancing are captured here on this 2-disc
DVD set. The feature title is the final ceremony, "The Night of Bawon Samdi."
It has a run-time of almost 90 minutes, English subtitles for the Creole
lyrics, and a secondary audio track with explanatory commentary by Jan Sebon!
`Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti' is an incredible visual document
chronicling authentic Haitian Voundoun practices as they've never been viewed by
the public-at-large before. Filmed between '47 and '51 by the legendary cult
filmmaker and author Maya Deren who was an initiate into these religious
practices, her involvement made it possible for her to gain access into its most
intimate circles and record songs, rituals and festivals long hidden from the
eyes of the unbeliever. The documentary is extraordinary in every way and of
immense educational value to anyone in the fields of; comparative religions,
anthropology, ethnology, musicology or psychology. 'Divine Horsemen' covers
almost every conceivable aspect of the Voundoun experience:...
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Hoodoo & Conjure Quarterly
The first magazine for today's rootworker
Hoodoo &
Conjure Quarterly magazine shares historical and contemporary
information about the conjure arts, including magico-religious
practices, spiritual traditions, folk magic, hoodoo, and
religions with their roots in the African Diaspora and
indigenous herbology. We know you’re
looking for a fresh, new source about hoodoo and
conjure. Our sources come from a culmination of growing up in
New Orleans absorbing the culture, lifelong learning
from family, teachers, and other practitioners,
sacred texts, folklore literature, and what speaks
to us through Divine channels. When you read a copy
of Hoodoo &Conjure Quarterly™, you can be confident that
what you read is the real thing. Whether you are a beginner who is just
intrigued by the notion of folk magic, want to pick up some techniques for your
trick bag, want to learn about the African -derived and indigenous spiritual
traditions, or want to keep up with the social world of today’s root worker, Hoodoo & Conjure Quarterly™ delivers!
A Complete Compendium
of Ancient & Contemporary Spells & Rituals
by Denise
Alvarado
How would you like to open Marie
Laveau's trick bag of Voodoo Doll spells? The Great
and Powerful Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau,
was known to create little dolls and place them on the
doorsteps of enemies, or use them to win court cases,
or to unite lovers. She had a veritable trick bag of
brilliant methods for gaining the knowledge he needed
for her spells to be effective. One ploy was to surreptitiously
place a Voodoo doll near the front door of her victims,
more often than not the house-servants of well-known
New Orleans families. When the Voodoo doll was discovered,
the victim was convinced they had been hexed by someone
other than Marie, and would run to the Bosswoman (as
Marie was known by the locals) for help. Marie would
agree to render the doll harmless if the victim agreed
to act as her spy and provide her with information about
the affairs of the prominent family where the victim
worked. Now that is one hell of a magickal manipulation!
Inside this book you will find countless
secret spells that help you to bind your enemies, banish
naysayers, bend people to do your will, and win court cases.
Learn how to break up a couple, destroy all of your
problems, get a job, cure sickness, call forth spirits, win
in games of chance and attain success. Inside, you will find
spells to make yourself irresistible, find a lover, make
your lover faithful, and spice up your sex life. And that is
just the tip of the iceberg.
