The Truth About Hoodoo In 60 Seconds

Hoodoo is strictly neither a religion nor a denomination of a religion, although it does blend elements from several African and European religions.

It consists of a great deal of African folklore magic along with a considerable amount of Native American herbal knowledge and a small amount of pre-Christian European folklore.

Practitioners of hoodoo typically have an extensive knowledge of alchemy, Jewish Kabbalah and Vedic mysticism.

Hoodoo developed and survived because its techniques and magic actually work.

The ability of an individual to change their circumstances and those of others through ritual and spells, is seen as personal power.

Hoodoo practitioners believe in supernatural forces but are free to adhere to any god or gods of their choosing, or none at all.

However, there is one god in hoodoo who has survived within the tradition. That god is called Legba, and is from the African pantheon associated with the traditions of Vudu and Ifé. 

Legba is a teacher god and meets travelers at crossroads. 

Practitioners believe that if someone wishes to master a skill, such as playing an instrument, they can go and wait at a crossroad during set times and Legba will appear and validate their request. 

Question

– What is your understanding of hoodoo from the reading? 
– Do you agree that hoodoo is not a religion?