voodoo doll
Plural
voodoo dolls
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a doll that is believed through which one can control or harm someone else
A voodoo doll is a small, human-shaped figure traditionally associated with the practice of voodoo, a religion with roots in West African spiritual beliefs and practices. The doll is typically made from materials like cloth, clay, or wood and is often used in rituals to represent a person. In popular culture, it is believed that the doll can be used to influence the person it represents, often through the use of pins or other objects. However, in its traditional spiritual context, the doll is used for healing, protection, or connection with spirits, rather than for harm.
- The practitioner used a voodoo doll to perform a healing ritual for a sick friend.
- Legends tell of voodoo dolls being used to curse enemies or protect loved ones from harm.
- The voodoo priestess created a personalized voodoo doll as part of a ritual to bring prosperity to a client's business.
- The belief in voodoo dolls varies among practitioners, with some seeing them as potent tools for positive or negative magic.
- In popular culture, voodoo dolls are often depicted as having mystical powers to manipulate people or events.