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Haitian mythology consists of many folklore stories from different time periods, involving sacred dance and deities, all the way to Vodou.Haitian Vodou is a syncretic mixture of Roman Catholic rituals developed during the French colonial period, based on traditional African beliefs, with roots in Dahomey, Kongo and Yoruba traditions, and folkloric influence from the indigenous Taino peoples of ...
Many English speakers understand the terms "myth" and "mythology" to mean fictitious or imaginary. However, according to many dictionary definitions, these terms can also mean a traditional story or narrative that embodies the belief or beliefs of a group of people , and this Wikipedia category should be understood in this sense only.
Her works usually include Afro-Caribbean myths, traditions, and language. Characters in her novels, such as Brown Girl in the Ring (1998) and Midnight Robber (2000), engage with spirits from Caribbean folklore. She uses motifs, rituals, and belief systems in her plots. [21]
Haitian mythology (1 C, 3 P) L. Caribbean legendary creatures (1 C, 25 P) T. ... Taíno creation myths; Taíno mythology; W. Mami Wata This page ...
In Haiti, what would be considered a werewolf, is called jé-rouges ("red eyes"). [11] As in Haiti, the Loogaroo is also common in Mauritian culture. [citation needed] With the passage of time and gradual changes in the story, the soucouyant is no longer exclusively described as an elderly woman. [12]
Haitian Vodou [a] (/ ˈ v oʊ d uː /) is an African diasporic religion that developed in Haiti between the 16th and 19th centuries. It arose through a process of syncretism between several traditional religions of West and Central Africa and Roman Catholicism. There is no central authority in control of the religion and much diversity exists ...
Honoring Living Legends. In October, the Haitian Music Industry (also known as the HMI) lost one of its most talented recording artists, Michael “Mikaben” Benjamin, during a performance on ...
Haitian folk music (2 C, 1 P) P. Legendary Haitian people (1 P) Z. Zombies (4 C, 16 P) Pages in category "Haitian folklore" The following 4 pages are in this category ...