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Voodoo

When people left your house, the owner would look up above
the ledge of the door to make sure that person didn't leave any
items that would be considered voodoo. If items were left it was
a sign that a spell was casted on you, your house and your loved
ones.

Where learned: LOUISIANA ; LAFAYETTE

Keyword(s): Vadoo

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank
BELIEF -- Curse

Date learned: 00001935ca

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