vodúns
deity Vodun single tradition · 2
Lesser spirits in the Vodún religion.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Caboclo, inkice, Oludumaré, egun, Jesus Christ, supreme creator divinity, Orishas
- syncretized with
- Abosom
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Vodún teaches the existence of a supreme creator divinity, under whom are lesser spirits called vodúns.”
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“under whom are lesser spirits called vodúns. Many of these deities are associated with specific areas, but others are venerated widely throughout West Africa; some have been absorbed from other religions, including Christianity and Hinduism. The vodún are believed to physically manifest in shrines and they are provided with offerings, typically including animal sacrifice.”
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