Obeah - Wikipedia Obeah, also spelled Obiya or Obia, is a broad term for African diasporic religious, spell-casting, and healing traditions found primarily in the former British colonies of the Caribbean These practices derive much from West African traditions but also incorporate elements of European and South Asian origin
What is Obeah? – ECDA Obeah is a religious practice based on a combination of multiple religions—a creolization of religions, so to speak It draws on elements of African religion and also reinterprets and "Africanizes" Christian practices
Obeah: Resurgence of Jamaican Voodoo - BBC News For hundreds of years, the practice of Obeah, a Jamaican variant of Voodoo, has been outlawed, but now campaigners believe they have a chance to change the law, reports the BBC's Nick Davis in
Introduction to Obeah – What is Obeah? - Wishbonix Obeah is a form of magic and sorcery practices derived from Central and West African traditions mixed up with Christian influences, although to much less degree than Voodoo It is practiced mainly in the Caribbean and is considered both white magic and black magic
Obeah - The Survival of the Carribean Mysticism Obeah is considered to be the oldest African-Creole religions in the Caribbean Similar to Vodou, Santeria, Palo, and Hoodoo, it’s associated with folk magic and sorcery Although banned in Jamaica since 1760, a few chosen individuals still practice this form of magic to this day
The Shadow of Obeah - Fiwi Roots The Shadow of Obeah Exploration of Jamaica's Forbidden Tradition Obeah is one of the most misunderstood and controversial aspects of Jamaica’s cultural heritage Neither a religion nor a clearly defined system, it is best described as a set of spiritual practices and beliefs rooted in African traditions, adapted and reshaped through the experience of slavery, colonialism, and survival in the
Obeah in Jamaica Obeah is a complex religious belief and practice that combine divination and medicine based on the supernatural Obeah has its roots in the spiritual practices of West Africa, brought to Jamaica by enslaved Africans during the years of transatlantic slave trade
Obeah and wanga - Wikipedia Obeah is a folk magic found among those of African descent in the West Indies It is derived from the Asante people of west Africa Its English translation is witchcraft, from the Twi dialect word 'obeyi'
Obeah in the Out Islands: Understanding the Spiritual Beliefs of Rural . . . Obeah, a system of spiritual and healing beliefs, remains an integral part of the cultural tapestry of the Out Islands of the Bahamas More than simply “magic,” it represents a deeply rooted connection to the natural world, ancestral spirits, and a holistic approach to well-being
The History of Jamaican Obeah and Practiced Rituals Many African slaves in Jamaica (called Obeah-men) practiced Obeah under British colonial rule This article will explore the history of Jamaican Obeah modern-day