Magic and Conjuration

Voodoo, magic, witchcraft, conjuration, all these words bring up various images of potions, pins, and cloth dolls. However, during the past years, a lot of serious research has been conducted on the role of witchcraft, magic, and conjuration in people's lives, in Africa as well as other parts of the world. The New York Times ran in article entitled, ÒThe Magic Force of Witch Doctors,Ó which looked at the life of a traditional healer, Agunga. This healer is sought out by many in East Africa; to utilize his powers to intercede on an impending court case over the title of land, a severe case of acne, and problems of love and marriage. The healer also has a profound knowledge of the roots and herbs of the region to help in medicinal purposes. In many areas of Africa, the herbalists and the medical doctors, trained in western medicine, work together to benefit the people.The World Health Organization, has seen the importance of the traditional healers as a benefit to the people, and have endorsed the u se of the on the World Wide Web regarding the issues of voodoo, magic, witchcraft and conjuration. 

The Voodoo Server
This site contains information on the practice of Voodoo,its origins, Afro-Caribbean voodoo, possession or trance, and a link to further African resources.

African and Other Goddesses
This site has information on the Yoruba, gods and goddesses, and the spiritual power of women.

Voodoo Information Pages: Index
This index offers links to many vodoun topics and terms.