What is the difference between Haitian Vodou & Louisiana Voodoo?

Quiddity · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-2010, 03:26 PM

other than the spellings & the locations
addition: please no stupid answers..

thank you

Ian · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2010, 03:26 PM

nothing. it is African bull crap and superstition

For the Cause · #3 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 03:26 PM

They both just have different traditions, that's all.

sahusatyaranjan · #4 (**permalink**) 03-14-2010, 04:26 PM

There are historical differences Marie Laveau is a noted figure in Louisiana Voodoo

DragonHeart · #5 (**permalink**) 03-16-2010, 04:26 PM

I'm not an initiate in either tradition. I know there are differences, but I think you are better off getting the answers from someone who is apart of it.

This site describes New Orleans Voodoo:

http://www.erzulies.com/site/articles/view/7

This site describes Haitian Vodou:

http://www.erzulies.com/site/articles/view/6

Hope this helps!