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The kochon kreyol has a special history with haiti. The US tried to remove it completely from Haiti. African Swine Fever became a concern although many say their pigs were not infected. The eradication of the kochon kreyol destroyed the economy created by Haitian peasants/farmers to support their families. The US tried to replace it…
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It is a great power that people can use with what we do not see such as the dead, the lwa, the Gads, the Pwen, it is accompanied by belief, concentration and prayer, each lamp has oils, prayers and powders. The lwa, their days, there are lamps that are lit in sour orange peels and…
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In this powerful episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, we enter the realm of Makaya, one of the most misunderstood and hidden currents within Haitian spiritual practice. Joining Papa Mystique is special guest Houngan Samba’L, a respected practitioner known for his deep knowledge of Makaya’s ancestral roots, protective workings, and transformative force. Together, we explore…
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In this episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, Papa Mystique welcomes back Houngan Dieu Devan for a second, deeper conversation into the living spirit of Vodou. Building on our first interview, Houngan Dieu Devan opens the veil even further—sharing powerful insights on the mysteries of the Lwa, the responsibilities of service, and the sacred pathways…
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In this episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, Papa Mystique and co-host Natara Rose explore the deep spiritual importance of the tambou (drum) in Vodou practice. More than an instrument, the tambou is a living vessel of spirit, carved from sacred trees and consecrated through ritual. Together, we uncover how the tambou connects practitioners to…
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In this episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, Papa Mystique sits down with Houngan Samba’L, a fourth-generation Houngan from Haiti, to uncover the truth behind the use of Catholic Saint images in Vodou. Was it tradition—or survival? Houngan Samba’L explains how enslaved Africans used religious imagery as a form of marronage to protect their practices…
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In this powerful second installment of our interview with Dieu Devan Bon Houngan, we dive deep into his personal relationship with his Gede spirit, Demeple LaKwa. He shares how the spirits speak to him in dreams, the sacred use of piman (hot peppers) in rituals, and the unique traits of his Gede who blends divine…