Voodoo Secrets

A cult of magic spells, diabolical curses, and dolls stuck with pins? Over the past several centuries, the highly controversial and myth-laden practice of voodoo has been systematically maligned, persecuted, and nearly wiped out completely.

The ancient voodoo religion can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to the central west coast of Africa. Many grisly world events have since been blamed on its om nous powers, including the curse said to be responsble for the sinking of a ferry in Haiti in which 200 people perished, as well as the mysterious death of Robert Tallant, author of the 1947 bestseller Voodoo in New Orleans.

In this fascinating documentary, The History Channel explores voodoo´s origins and mythology, the strange events attributed to its influence, and the many ways in which this ancient faith is being kept alive in various parts of the world today.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 9 April, 2006