To get a better understanding of Voodoo, let’s begin by calling it Vodou. If you’ve wondered if they are the same, the simple answer is “Yes.” The other answer is most easily described as commercialism.

The fact of it is that Vodou is not a cult. It’s actually an established religion. In America, in places like Louisiana that serves as a setting for Jasper Kaine, Vodou has roots in Catholicism as well as other beliefs they share. A more in-depth explanation appears in the video below.

I chose this particular video because it actually explains a great deal so that you can better understand Jasper Kaine. When the video speaks of LWA, there are two in the book. First, we meet Papa Legba. And then, there is Baron Samedi. They each have their own purpose in this world and this video explains exactly what that is. 

It also shows you a ceremony which is somewhat similar to the ones you’ll read about in the book. The only difference is the ceremony in the video is taking place during the day. The ceremonies in the book happen at night at a mysterious place they call Black Rock. 

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