obiism
/ˈoʊbiˌɪzəm/
noun
- A system of magical beliefs and practices, originally from West Africa, often involving charms, spells, and the use of supernatural forces to cause or ward off harm.
- The anthropologist studied the rituals of obiism to understand its role in local culture.
- In some Caribbean communities, obiism is still practiced as a form of folk magic.
- Many people in the region turned to obiism for protection against evil spirits.