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Witchcraft-induced conditions were their area of expertise, as described in this 1858 news report from England: [2]

Sorcerer Supreme and bearer of the Eye of Agamotto, the Cloak of Levitation and the Books of Knowledge Vodou holds that Bondye created humanity in its image, fashioning humans from water and clay. [156] It teaches the existence of a soul, the espri, [157] or the nanm, [158] which is divided in two parts. [159] One of these is the ti bonnanj ("little good angel"), understood as the conscience that allows an individual to engage in self-reflection and self-criticism. The other part is the gwo bonnanj ("big good angel") and this constitutes the psyche, source of memory, intelligence, and personhood. [160] Both parts are believed to reside within an individual's head, [161] although the gwo bonnanj is thought capable of leaving the head and travelling while a person sleeps. [162] Secrecy is important in Vodou. [207] It is an initiatory tradition, [208] operating through a system of graded induction or initiation. [104] When an individual agrees to serve a lwa, it is deemed a lifelong commitment. [209]Alvarado, Denise (2020). Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Newport, MA: Weisner Books. p.11. ISBN 978-1-57863-673-0 . Retrieved 5 August 2023. Individuals may join a particular ounfò because it exists in their locality or because their family are already members. Alternatively, it may be that the ounfò places particular focus on a lwa whom they are devoted to, or that they are impressed by the oungan or manbo who runs the ounfò in question, perhaps having been treated by them. [265] Initiation [ edit ] A vèvè pattern designed to invoke Gran Brigit, one of the lwa spirits worshipped in Haitian Vodou Bloody Mary. Hauntings Horrors and Dancing with the Dead: True Stories from the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Weiser publishing (2016) ( ISBN 1578635667), All bounces together can deal up to 180/400/770/1350 ( 350/ 665/ 1170/ 1925) to heroes ( before reductions). Vodouists believe that the oungan's role is modelled on the lwa Loco; [228] in Vodou mythology, he was the first oungan and his consort Ayizan the first manbo. [229] The oungan and manbo are expected to display the power of second sight, [230] something regarded as a gift from Bondye that can be revealed to the individual through visions or dreams. [231] Many priests and priestesses are often attributed fantastical powers in stories told about them, [232] and may bolster their status with claims to have received revelations from the lwa, sometimes via visits to the lwa's own abode. [233]

Despite his apparent confidence, Dr. Facilier’s deep-rooted fear of his voodoo spirit creditors, to whom he owes a great debt, makes him vulnerable and desperate, ultimately leading to his downfall. Dr. Facilier’s Looks In Haiti, oungan or manbo may advise their clients to seek assistance from medical professionals, while the latter may also send their patients to see an oungan or manbo. [236] Although in the late 20th century there were concerns that the Haitian reliance on oungan and manbo was contributing to the spread of HIV/ AIDS, [397] by the early 21st century, various NGOs and other groups were working on bringing Vodou officiants into the broader campaign against the virus. [398] In Haiti, there are also doktè fèy ("herb doctors"; "leaf doctors") who offer herbal remedies for ailments but deal in fewer problems than oungan and manbo. [399] Harming practices [ edit ] The extended family is of importance in Haitian society, [191] with Vodou reinforcing family ties, [192] and emphasising respect for the elderly. [193] Vodou has been described as reflecting misogynistic elements of Haitian culture while simultaneously empowering women by allowing them to become priestesses, [194] through which they can lay claim to moral authority as social and spiritual leaders. [195] Vodou is also considered sympathetic to gay people, [196] with many gay and bisexual individuals holding status as Vodou priests and priestesses, [197] and some groups having largely gay congregations. [198] Some Vodouists state that the lwa determined their sexual orientation, turning them homosexual, [199] while the lwa Èzili is seen as the patron of masisi (gay men). [200] Practices [ edit ]Dr. Facilier stands as a character imbued with cultural richness, largely derived from his association with voodoo – a system of beliefs that he manipulates to serve his dark objectives. His character uniquely piqued viewers’ interest towards the intricacies of voodoo, a religion often shrouded in misconceptions and misinterpretations.