Voodoo Priests Recommend Voodoo to Stop Covid-19

Authors

The Economist

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

5-9-2020

Capture Date

7-13-2020

URL

https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/09/voodoo-priests-recommend-voodoo-to-stop-covid-19

Abstract

This article discusses the New Religious Movement of Vodun (voodoo) in Benin and their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctrine and rituals of Vodun are detailed, including the Vodun god of wind and the drinking of moonshine. Zanzan Zinho, Vodun priest in the city of Ouidah is featured in the article.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

The Economist, "Voodoo Priests Recommend Voodoo to Stop Covid-19" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Doctrine. 54.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-doctrine/54