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Folk Magic Beliefs

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

I'noGo Tied

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/inogo-tied 2nd Jan 2023 - An ''I'noGo Tied'', was a form of Native American (Alaskan) Tribal Amulet (Talisman). Seen as a means of warding off ''Evil'', The Amulet was a small …

Nkisi

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/nkisi 2nd Jan 2023 - In various African Cultures, a ''Nkisi'' was any Object that was specially constructed to contain a Spirit. These could be either ''Good or Bad''. Oft …

Sogbo & Bade

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/sogbo-bade 2nd Jan 2023 - In Haitian Folk Magic (Voodoo), Loas (Spirits) seldom work in tandem. Two that do, are known as ''Sogbo & Bade''. Sogbo ''commands'' lighting and …

Grand Boa

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/grand-boa 2nd Jan 2023 - In Voodoo and Hoodoo ''lore'', The ''Grand Boa'' is a Loa that protects Nature and animals. He is portrayed (personified) as a large Boa Snake. He is …

Vodun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/vodun 2nd Jan 2023 - In Colombian (South American) Folk Magic, called ''Jeje''– ''Voduns'' are Spirits associated with various ''needs''. Weath, Health, Illness etc. …

Haint Blue

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/haint-blue 2nd Jan 2023 - Another Southern American ''tradition'' – ''Haint Blue'' is a light shade of blue paint used on some Southern Homes. Placed (coated), onto the o …

Bottle Tree

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/bottle-tree 2nd Jan 2023 - In The American South, a ''Bottle Tree'' has several meanings among those who have a tacit belief in Folk Magic (Voodoo, Hoodoo etc.) Brightly colored …

Le Bon Dieu

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/le-bon-dieu 2nd Jan 2023 - Taken from French and Catholic Religious Beliefs, Haitian Folk Magic (Voodoo) – associate the term ''Le Bon Dieu'' as ''Intermediate Spirits''. …

Need Fire

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/need-fire 2nd Jan 2023 - Traced to Ancient Germanic, Russian and later Scottish origins – a ''Need Fire'' was a specially constructed, open air Hearth, used in certain R …

Assagu

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/assagu 2nd Jan 2023 - In Dahomey, Africa – The Yaruba and Fons Tribe follow various Folk Magic Beliefs which would eventually translate into Haitian Voodoo Practices. …

La Madama

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/la-madama 2nd Jan 2023 - In Haitian and Voodoo Beliefs. ''La Madama'' is a Female Loa (Spirit), comparable to The Catholic veneration of The Virgin Mary (Mother of Jesus), She …

Mojo Bag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/mojo-bag 2nd Jan 2023 - Unlike the previously discussed ''Gris-Gris'' satchel, a ''Mojo Bag'' was (and is) a common form of Charm/Talisman, used by Believers of various forms …