vodun
/ˈvoʊdun/
noun
- A traditional religion of the Fon and Ewe peoples of West Africa, centered on a supreme god and a pantheon of spirits.
- Scholars study vodun to understand its influence on cultures in the Americas.
- Vodun is an official religion in Benin, where it is practiced by millions.
- The festival of vodun includes colorful processions and drumming.