Voodoo sights in New Orleans
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Voodoo Spiritual Temple
Priestess Miriam Williams keeps her Voodoo Spiritual Temple stocked with religious paraphernalia from…damn, is that a Mexican crucifix next to a Nigerian Eshu statue? Under a Tibetan mandala? Above a Balinese Garuda? You get the idea. Miriam’s temple feels as New Age as it does voodoo, or maybe that’s just her interpretation of voodoo, or…whatever. The temple is big on the tour-group circuit and it’s often entertaining as hell to watch Miriam give her lectures on life, the universe and everything. In a back room, a snake relaxes in its vivarium and on the odd occasion, with a transfixed countenance, Miriam will take it out and lift it up, the snake appearing to move its b…
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Chez Vodun
Screw welcome mats; this place has an aroused Legba statue giving the nod (as it were) to tourists looking for an introduction to the voodoo religion. Within are the Temple of Pythons, an active place of worship; the requisite gift shop selling voodoo art and artifacts; a hookah parlor; and a bar that serves voodoo martinis. Presiding over Saturday-night ceremonies is Dr Sharon Caulder, a scholar, author and voodoo chief who conducts healing rites for members of the audience. Visitors are welcome.
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