Marie Laveau is an iconic spiritual figure in the history of New Orleans, with her life stories as famous and colorful as a fictional tale. She offered her ceremonies and consultations, a combination of Voodoo and Roman Catholic beliefs, to people of all races.
In the black community, in particular, her practice and position were considered politically empowering. She was described as both a good businesswoman and a charitable person, and enjoyed an exceptional position of respect and power, rare for a woman of color in her time.
Long after her death, a local tradition has developed around her – tourists would be directed to her tomb in the St. Louis Cemetery #1, and mark an X on it for good luck. The pilgrimage was very popular even though there is no certainty that it is her grave. The custom was criticized as unwelcome behavior which is damaging the tomb. Recently, an International Shrine of Marie Laveau was built to honor her legacy.
Marie Laveau: The New Orleans Voodoo Queen (Occult History Explained)
Marie Laveau was said to be a voodoo queen in New Orleans who cured the sick, sold gris-gris bags, summon spirits and at one supposedly changed the course of history for one wealthy young man and his father. But whether her voodoo talents were actually divine powers or merely theatrics to help boost her social standing, is up to you to decide.
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“Lawyers, legislators, planters, and merchants all came to pay their respects and seek her offices” - The New York Times obituary.
“Lawyers, legislators, planters, and merchants all came to pay their respects and seek her offices” - The New York Times obituary.
Fun Facts
- In addition to her spiritual career, she worked as a hairdresser and a nurse.
- She is said to have kept a snake named Zombi.
- Angela Bassett plays her in the TV series “American Horror Story: Coven."
- Her date of birth is disputed, in different places, it is written that she lived 80 years, 86 or 98.
- She gave birth to nine children, only two surviving to adulthood, and had two relationships with male partners.
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Marie Laveau: The New Orleans Voodoo Queen (Occult History Explained)
Marie Laveau was said to be a voodoo queen in New Orleans who cured the sick, sold gris-gris bags, summon spirits and at one supposedly changed the course of history for one wealthy young man and his father. But whether her voodoo talents were actually divine powers or merely theatrics to help boost her social standing, is up to you to decide.➧Check out these playlists!
Pirate History Explained: https://bit.ly/2soRX54
Viking History Explained: https://bit.ly/2Jnsz9n
Japanese History Explained: https://bit.ly/2tTYsNb
➧ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LegendsXHistory?l...
Music by Brandon/Derek Fietcher
iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1264...
Bandcamp : https://dbfiechter.bandcamp.com/album...
Amazon mp3 : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074FT6MKZ
Artwork Used:
https://www.deviantart.com/sknurtgpokg/art/Witch-Marie-Laveau-535867057
https://www.deviantart.com/valhallagfx/art/Marie-Laveau-750106904
https://www.deviantart.com/ifwespeakquietly/art/Marie-Laveau-ahs-423881123
https://www.deviantart.com/ascenciok/art/Marie-Laveau-645924795
https://www.deviantart.com/michellemonique/art/Calypso-126170102
https://www.deviantart.com/linweichen/art/New-Orleans-Bourbon-St-550062503
https://www.deviantart.com/babaganoosh99/art/Voodoo-Shirt-Illustration-520715999
https://www.deviantart.com/cahess/art/Queen-of-Spades-Voodoo-Style-350637271
https://www.deviantart.com/halfmanhalfbiscuitv2/art/Voodoo-magic-331057870
https://www.deviantart.com/michellemonique/art/Voodoo-Priestess-125614135
https://www.deviantart.com/dark-spider/art/At-the-threshold-of-oblivion-160267236
https://www.earthlyalchemy.com.au/online-store/!/Protection-Gri-gri-bag/p/95921485
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/2dO4g
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