Folk Magic Beliefs

From Africa, to The Caribbean and elsewhere…a look into Voodoo, Santeria and other Ancient beliefs, many STILL practised.

''Hurricane'' Children

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hurricane-children 3rd Jan 2023 - A Belief among some Cultures in The Caribbean – it is said that whenever a fierce storm or hurricane is formed, it is in reality The ''Hurricane …

''Sobo''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/sobo 3rd Jan 2023 - A Haitian Folk Magic (Voodoo) Loa, ''Sobo'' was The ''Brother of Wind'' (Bade). He controlled Thunder to some. Often shown in Art and Icon as a Ram, S …

Diable Tonnere

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/diable-tonnere 3rd Jan 2023 - According to Hatian Folk Magic Beliefs (Voodoo), ''Diable Tonnere'' is The Loa (Spirit Deity) associated with ''common'' Thunder Storms. ''He'' has no …

Black Cat Bone

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/black-cat-bone 3rd Jan 2023 - A Folk Magic (Voodoo, Hoodoo etc). Belief, a ''Black Cat Bone'' was an actual skeletal component of a Feline. Coming from a Black colored Cat, the ent …

Maitresse Hounon'gon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/maitresse-hounongon 3rd Jan 2023 - A powerful Haitian Loa (Spirit) in Voodoo Magic – ''Maitresse Hounon'gon'' is The Patron of Chants and Fire (as is used in various Folk magic Ce …

Monsieur Assonquer

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/monsieur-assonquer 3rd Jan 2023 -  A Louisiana Voodoo Loa – ''Monsieur Assonquer'' was invoked to produce and protect Wealth. His symbolism was Gold Coins (so consecrated to …

Taureau Trois Graines

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/taureau-trois-graines 2nd Jan 2023 - Possibly related to Louisiana Folk Magic, The Taureau Trois Graines is an animal (Bull) Loa which is said to have three testicles. He is seen as a Loa …

Marinette Bwa Chech

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/marinette-bwa-chech 2nd Jan 2023 - A very rare and oft unheard of Caribbean Loa, Marinette-Bwa-Chech is an Evil Female Spirit who is Patron over ceremonial fires built for Voodoo Ritual …

Petite Pierre

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/petite-pierre 2nd Jan 2023 - A Mischievous Loa from Haitian Folk Magic, Petite Pierre was often seen as the root cause for ''quick and often violent'' fights. He possesses those H …

Kanai Anzen

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/kanai-anzen 2nd Jan 2023 - From Feudal Japan, Kanai Anzen were a form of Amulet designed to ward of certain types of bodily illness. In addition, The Anzen were used to invoke b …

Cornicello

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/cornicello 2nd Jan 2023 - Seen and used as an Italian ''Good Luck'' Talisman – a Cornicello is a small Horn shaped device worn about the neck. Seen to promote ''fertility …

Linto

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/linto 2nd Jan 2023 - In Haitian Folk Magic, The Linto was a Loa (Spirit) which was personified by a young infant. As such, He is a playful and mischievous Entity which ''r …