Cunning Folk vs. Traditional Witchcraft: An Exploration Definition and Historical Background The cunning folk were practitioners of folk magic who operated openly in many European societies, particularly from the Middle Ages through the early modern period. Traditional Witchcraft, on the…
10 Differences Between Hoodoo and Other Folk Magic Traditions Hoodoo, distinct from Voodoo, originated among African American communities in the southern United States, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite being often conflated with other forms of folk…
Introduction Voodoo, a religion that rose from the blending of African cultural and spiritual practices with elements of Christianity, is just one of many African Diaspora religions. The term “African Diaspora religions” encompasses practices such as Santería, Candomblé, and Rastafarianism,…
