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New Worlds Article: The Nature of Hoodoo |
 | | Hoodoo involves sticking an object ritualistically — a certain amount of touches by a needle (usually an odd number 3, 7, 9 or 11). |
 | | There are historical connections between Hoodoo and Egyptian beliefs, traceable through both the names of Hoodoo recipes and the gods and goddesses we refer to. |
 | | Hoodoo History Once upon a time, we were Africans, involved in a unique lexicon of beliefs, lore, stories, and customs designed to help integrate us into an environment filled with plants, animals, elements, and a complex array of spirits. |
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