Reputed Tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau is a photograph by Cecelia Helwig which was uploaded on June 22nd, 2014.
Reputed Tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau
Inscription on the tomb in Cemetery No 1 in New Orleans: This Greek revival tomb is reputed burial place of this notorious Voodoo Queen. A mystic... more
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Reputed Tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau
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Cecelia Helwig
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Inscription on the tomb in Cemetery No 1 in New Orleans: This Greek revival tomb is reputed burial place of this notorious "Voodoo Queen." A mystic cult, "voodooism," of African origin was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in 19th century. Marie Laveau was the most widely known of many practitioners of the cult. Legend has it if you touch the tomb and make a wish, Marie Laveau will grant it, but you must come back and put three red X's on the tomb when your wish comes true. Hence the x's on the tomb. The cemetery restoration committee asks that you kindly do not participate in this ritual as the tomb is beginning to deteriorate.
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June 22nd, 2014
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