Hougan

Hougan

Houngan

L'houngan, oungan ou hougan est le nom donné à un chef spirituel de la religion vaudou, il est l'organisateur des cérémonies, celui par lequel passent les esprits (lwas) qui désirent transmettre un message au monde des vivants.

Son équivalent féminin est la mambo ou manbo. Il officie dans l'Oufo, le temple, autour du potomitan. L'insigne de son pouvoir sur les esprits est l'asson.

Un houngan qui crée des zombis est appelé bokor ou bòkò.

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