Thursday, October 7, 2010

An Overview of New Orleans






At first thought, when someone thinks of New Orleans they think of Voodoo however you are just as likely to find Hoodoo, Santeria (Cuban origins), Chango, Naniguismo, Candomble (Brazil) and most popularly Macumba.

Loa – Gods and Deities

Hu – “Neptune,” god of the sea
Ibo Lele – A forest god or spirit
Ogu-Balindjo – Sometimes known as a sea-god, at other times as healer

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