Voodoo

Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism: Christianity vs. Voodoo The way we view different cultures can determine our own sense of belonging in our own cultural groups. Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism are the two main ways to compare cultures. Neither one is better than the other, there are benefits to each. After defining these terms, Christianity and Voodoo will be compared using these methods. Firstly, ethnocentrism is the idea that one’s own culture is superior to others. This provides a…

We called each other Daddy-O and VooDoo Doll. It was just how we identified each other. My father and I always got along and I thought he was the coolest person ever. We agreed on a lot and shared the same taste in music and food. He was forever a loving person, super nice, and thought of everyone before himself. I always wondered how he never got tired of it. If you put me and him together, I would just be the female version of him. I got a few genetics from my mom, but the rest are…

(www.jazzinamerica.org) “The French, Spanish, and African, Italian, and Irish- found common cause in their love of music.” (www.nps.gov) To some jazz was known as the result of the melting pot, New Orleans. Jazz was created in the 19th century as voodoo rhythms in New Orleans. There, slaves were allowed to own drums. The sounds of European horns and African drums mixed, “it was like lightning meeting thunder.” (www.neworleansonline.com) The locals created the wild music by combining…

Religion in The Farming of the Bones Voodoo: a black religious cult practiced in the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession (Definition). Vodou is a mostly African based belief that means one must be connected to the past, present, and future of their soul. Hollywood and various other outlets have made voodoo out to be some cult- like group. But that is…

possibly the most unique in all the US. New Orleans is a very beautiful place. It has a lot of historical places to visit and learn about. When someone comes to New Orleans for vacation, they should go to the Bourbon Street, New Orleans cemeteries, and Voodoo Museum. First, no trip to the New Orleans is complete without a stop at Bourbon Street. This street is located right in the heart of the French Quarter and extends some blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue. There are…

lover and what you can do for him. After covering the hearts with that wax, next step in this voodoo spell for cheating husband is to turn off the white candle. Now, you have to take red candle to fill the hearts with wax. When you do so, focus on what you want to get from your lover. For instance, you can feel that he should not have feelings for anyone else except you. Once you are done with this voodoo spell for cheating husband, turn off the red…

Have you ever been judge based on your identity? We all define our identity differently. Identity is the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. Your identity can affect how you are treated. These can be positive and negative effects based on someone’s opinion. This may also play a part on how others view you as an individual. Being a native of New Orleans plays a major role in my identity, because the way the media display the city. Despite the fact that there are positive and…

what they believed to be their property. The captured people were forced to abandon their religion, generally Voodoo, and were baptized with the religion that their owners practiced, Roman Catholic. The colonial system viewed Voodoo traditions and customs as a threat causing the practice of the religion to be forbidden (Gunyup 1). At the time, the majority of people that practiced voodoo were slaves, therefore they were thought of as not being human, but as property. The slave owners at the…

of Marie LaVeau, also known as the "Voodoo Queen" by locals. The actual life of Marie was besmirched by folklore, but there are verified records of her existence. She was, and still is, the role model for all things voodoo. People even go to her tomb seeking help with voodoo rituals. She not only practiced voodoo while she was alive, but she also frequently wanders her own cemetery, wearing a red and white turban with many knots. She usually is mumbling a voodoo curse upon trespassers, as the…

party and ‘they’ as the third party portray the dominant party while ‘you’ here portray the subordinate party. We can see it from this part of lyrics: ‘You fall for their poison And become a part of their crew’ ‘The poison they feed you And the voodoo that they do’ Spears said in this song that the second party will fall for the third party’s poison and become a part of their crew. Literally, poison is a substance that is dangerous and harmful for living being, either to the health or to…