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? – Early Caribbean Digital Archive
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
Aug 13, 2013 · Obeah thrived during the era of slavery, but it has virtually died out in urban centres, where over half the Jamaican population now live. It has survived in rural communities though, and finding...
Obeah: Who Were The Feared Shadow Killers Of Jamaica?
Sep 24, 2018 · Who Are The Obeah – Shadow Killers? The so-called “Shadow Killers” were men and women who became known as Obeah. The term 'obeah' was first encountered in documents from the early 18th century, and the history of Obeah is similar to that of Voodoo in Haiti and Santeria in Latin America.
Religion and Resistance - University of Miami
The Obeah man and women played a prominent role in the Caribbean slave societies from the beginning of the slave trade. They functioned as community leaders and teachers of the African folk’s cultural heritage.
Obeah Man, answer the question - trinidadexpress.com
Mar 7, 2019 · Feared, ridiculed and outlawed, the African-Caribbean spiritual traditions that came to be known as Obeah have survived for centuries as an underground practice of spirituality and healing.
The History of Jamaican Obeah and Practiced Rituals - A Jamaica …
Oct 16, 2017 · 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. We will discuss how Jamaicans feel about this important part of their island’s heritage.
Jamaican Traditions - The practice of obeah. - Real Jamaica …
The Obeah-man (or woman) is a well established persona in the Jamaican society, with a patronage which is largely lower class, but also includes society's movers and shakers. He may be feared, hated, respected or even mocked, but I doubt if …
Definition of Obeah Man | Powerful Obeah Man | Jamaican …
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Who are the Practitioners of Obeah? – Early Caribbean Digital …
While the Obeah-man was a title given to all practitioners of Obeah, keeping in line with its inclusive and resistance-based nature, Obeah was practiced by both men and women, regardless of age, initial social status, or location.
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