West African Voudon

  • 1501

    Voodoo Was Created

    The Voodoo religion developed
  • Spike in Voodoo

    Followers fled Haiti after the slave revolt, moving to New Orleans
  • Marie Leavau Born

    Marie Leavau was born
  • Kings and Queens of Voodoo

    Kings and Queens of voodoo were spiritual and political authorities
  • Dr. John was Born

    Famous voodoo king was born
  • Marie Leavau is Voodoo Queen

    Marie Leavau becomes the Voodoo Queen
  • Celebration of St. Johns Eve

    Celebration of St. Johns Eve began
  • Voodoo was illegal

    Anyone practicing voodoo at the time would be punished as it was illegal
  • Marie Leavau Dies

    Marie Leavau Dies
  • Dr. John Dies

    The voodoo king dies
  • Voodoo becomes practicable

    Voodoo was allowed to be practiced without being frowned upon
  • Voodoo is a Religion

    Sanctioned Voodoo was officially considered a religion
  • Voodoo Is Avaliable to Everyone

    Today people have access to voodoo. Stores in New Orleans sell gris-gris dolls, potions, and talismans in stores.