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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.

''Zaka''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/zaka 26th Dec 2022 - Also known as ''Azacca'' – Zaka if a Haitian Loa (Spirit) who is Patron of Poor Farmers and Workers. He ensures that Crops grow and Harvests are …

Damori

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/damori 26th Dec 2022 - In Bengali Mythology, The Damori were seen as Evil spirits invoked thru the use of Tantric Magic. Their primary purpose was to kill and Enemy or Rival …

Egungun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/egungun 26th Dec 2022 - In Yoruba (African) Religious Beliefs – an ''Egungun'' is a highly stylized costume worn by Shamans and their Assistants, to represent various Y …

Ocha Casa

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/ocha-casa 26th Dec 2022 - As we have seen with The Folk Magic Belief called ''Santeria'' (an African-Caribbean rooted Religion), it was created from combining Christianity, Voo …

Adjasou

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/adjasou 26th Dec 2022 - A Haitian Loa (Spirit) – ''Adjasou'' is an extremely unfriendly one. Shown as a ''Human Male'', He has ''Bright Red Eyes'' which protrude wildly …

Grand Ezili

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/grand-ezili 26th Dec 2022 - A Caribbean Spirit that is portrayed as a ''crippled, Old Woman, who can no longer walk'' – Grand Ezili must drag Herself along the Earth to mov …

Petro

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/petro 26th Dec 2022 - In most Caribbean Folk Magic Beliefs, ''Petro'' are ''Fire Spirits''. Their origins are mostly French Colonial and are related to Slaves brought to Th …

Osanyin

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/osanyin 26th Dec 2022 - Another African (Yoruban) Deity – Osanyin is often portrayed as being an ''Old Man, with only one leg and arm''. He is Patron of Healing Herbs u …

''Oya''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/oya 26th Dec 2022 - Oya is a Yoruban (African) Orisha (Deity), which is seen as Goddess of Storms, Cemeteries and ''Good Commerce'' in Marketplaces. When ''She'' was tran …

Dame Lorraine

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/dame-lorraine 26th Dec 2022 -   From various Caribbean Island Peoples belief, which is linked to Folk Magic – ''Dame Lorraine'' is a primary figure seen during The Carni …

Mae Nak Prai

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/mae-nak-prai 26th Dec 2022 - A local Thailand Folk Culture Belief (relating to their Folk Magic), a ''Mae Nak Prai'' is a ''Spirit Jar''. The need for help in love, finances and o …

Mananambal

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/mananambal 25th Dec 2022 - In Filipino Culture, The Mananambal is a type Folk Magic Healer, who combines ''ancient'' remedies and ''accepted'' medical cures to heal a Person fro …