can someone explain why ?
2007-08-08 02:15:29 · 12 answers · asked by bobby s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The offereings are usually a sign of respect for the spirit.
Or at least, that's what I would assume as a Pagan. I've never studied Voodoo in much depth, but it's traditional for many ancestor-honoring religions to leave "gifts" of food, drink, incense, etc.
2007-08-08 02:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of the spirit needed food before, while i do not practice voodoo but i thought i know a bit on it before this but i think i will try and find it in one of the yahoo groups
2007-08-08 02:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spirits in voodoo are very moody and touchy. Invoking them in the proper way assures that they are willing to work for you otherwise they can make you go crazy. Its all about honor and respect.
2007-08-09 10:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's the spiritual essence of the food they feed on. A tai chi master knows that the stone in his hand is nothing but a condensation of energies. Often spirits feed on this energy and derive sustenance from it.
2007-08-08 04:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by Khalin Ironcrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirits in Voodoo aren't what most people think of when they think about spirits. They aren't ghosts of dead people. They're called Loa (among other things) and are better thought of as Small Gods or angels, though neither term is quite right.
Their worshippers serve them things they like in hopes of currying favour, etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loa
2007-08-08 02:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by Kaka R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spirits do not need food, they need energy. It is necessary in order for them to manifest and have power.
2007-08-10 17:52:26 · answer #6 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a gift to honor the spirit...they like cigarettes, whiskey, food, all sorts of things...
2007-08-08 02:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a singe of respect for the spirits
2007-08-08 04:10:01 · answer #8 · answered by wolf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not like ur bringing em chinese takeout. your respecting the spirits for the power they have in this world.
2007-08-08 04:53:22 · answer #9 · answered by ViciousVixen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
seriously voodoo its a crap thing ,sence when the spirit needed food or something like that ..i think they need to feed thier mind....
2007-08-08 02:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by rock girl 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋