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1. Kumina, n. View full entry 1943
...A religious ceremony performed in parts of Jamaica and ultimately of central African origin which features drumming, singing, and dancing, and at which participants are believed to become possessed by spirits. Also:...
2. mamaloi, n. View full entry 1884
...A voodoo priestess. Cf. papaloi...
3. mambo, n. View full entry 1939
...Esp. in Haiti: a voodoo priestess....
4. papaloi, n. View full entry 1884
...Chiefly in Haiti: a male voodoo priest. Cf. mamaloi...
5. soucouyant, n. View full entry 1934
...In the folklore of the Eastern Caribbean, a malignant witch believed to shed her skin by night and suck the blood of her victims....
6. wanga, n. View full entry 1851
...Witchcraft, sorcery; a charm or spell; a magical object. Freq. attrib....
