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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.

Krabinay

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/krabinay 4th Jan 2023 - A ''Fire Loa'' from Haitian Folk Magic – ''Krabinay'' is a powerful Spirit whose offering color is Red. His power is very great and is often see …

La Siren & Whale

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/la-siren-whale 4th Jan 2023 - In Haitian Folk Magic, The Loas known as ''La Siren & Whale'', are seen as Sea Gods. They are often portrayed as two separate Entities, but regula …

Bakulu Baka

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/bakulu-baka 4th Jan 2023 - An Evil Loa of Haitian Voodoo Magic, Bakulu Baka is a violent Spirit who is often portrayed in Art as a Corpse, dragging chains. Some associate this w …

Linglessu

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/linglessu 4th Jan 2023 - A ''confused'' Loa, Linglessu is given to extreme fits of anger and ''acting up'' – very much as a child. To appease Him, He only accepts offeri …

''Oko''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/oko 4th Jan 2023 - A Nigerian Deity, ''Oko'' is associated with Farming and Harvest among many Tribes who practice ''Earth Magic'' or ''Folk Magic''. Oko also was associ …

Cold Iron

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/cold-iron 4th Jan 2023 - Iron is seen as a type of Talisman, used for Centuries as a means of either repelling or promoting ''Good Luck''. The term come from the process of co …

Besom

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/besom 3rd Jan 2023 - The Besom was a common Broom device made from long pieces of tree or related branches and bundled around a stout shaped wooden handle. The very name w …

Eagle Bone Whistle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/eagle-bone-whistle 3rd Jan 2023 - The Eagle Bone Whistle, was a Native American Spiritual device (musical instrument), which was fashioned from a bone from The American Bald Eagle. Man …

Houngan

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/houngan 3rd Jan 2023 - As we have seen with The Mambo (Voodoo Priestess), ''She'' has a Male counterpart known as The Houngan. Unlike The Mambo, Houngan's have a simple but …

Mambo

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/mambo 3rd Jan 2023 - In Haitian Voodoo, a Mambo is a Priestess of the Religion. Translated from West African dialects as ''Mother of Magic'', The Mambo guides, conducts an …

Humfro

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/humfro 3rd Jan 2023 - In Haitian Voodoo Practices, a ''Humfo'' would be akin to an Altar – often constructed in One's Home. Much like other Western Christian practice …

Fern Flower

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/fern-flower 3rd Jan 2023 -  Although not a true flowering plant, The Fern Flower is a component of many Slavic Myths regarding it. It is said that One finding The Plant, wh …