Tradition African traditions
West African Vodun
Religion practiced by the Aja, Ewe, and Fon people
- Also called West African Vodon, West African Vodoun, West African Voodoo
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West African Vodun Religion practiced by the Aja, Ewe, and Fon people
Overview
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Connections
Documented influence 4
- was influenced by Dahomean religion former state religion of Dahomey
- influenced Feri Tradition modern pagan tradition
- influenced Haitian Vodou syncretic religion practiced chiefly in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora
- influenced Louisiana Voodoo set of spiritual folkways that developed from the traditions of the African diaspora
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