Saturday, August 29, 2015

Popular Myths Associated With Scary Voodoo Dolls

By Daphne Bowen


We are so blessed to be born in an era where getting relevant information that we can use is already easy. But for the past generations, this will require them some degree of long term waiting. Oral tradition is one of those things that are widely used in order to distribute information to different people. And since the exact words can be added and deducted after passing from one person to another, myths start to arise.

If you read materials from various sources, you will bump into a huge list of legends dating as far as the history of men can recall. Among those topics that have been a subject of many interpretations are the scary voodoo dolls. They are characterized by horrific faces, though modern ones depict more pleasing features. Dolls may be toys for little girls. But its a different story when a touch of horror and witchcraft is involved.

They are famous accessories in some current horror films and are highly commended for their wide variation. Some see them as a bad omen while others find some good things hidden on these grotesque items. If you are interested about them, then the following common myths might help you have a fast idea on how other people see them.

They can create curses to people. Witches are fictional characters. But in some ways, they have factual basis. In the past, people who resort to animal and even human sacrifices to call on their gods are considered as witches and wizards. They are treated as outcasts from the society because of their terrible practices. Voodoo dolls are said to be their creation. Using it, they can send out curses to people in the form of plague and diseases.

Healing of illnesses happen. There is also that thing about these goods as cure for sickness. Of course, there aren't any solid proof for this, which is exactly why its dismissed as mere legend. The story goes like anyone who show trust in the healing powers of the doll will undoubtedly be driven away from the health issue that they are experiencing.

Soul transfer. The idea of reincarnation is nothing new. Even few current religion believe that people never die but are reborn to another body, may it be to another human being or an animal. There are entities however, who think that its possible to channel the soul so that its guided into residing inside a doll.

Murdering. As terrible as the thought could be, there are really people who believe that they can use voodoo items to murder people. By making one as a representation of an actual thing, they will be able to do anything to the doll which is expected to take the same effect on the actual person.

Living entities of night. Lastly, there is this belief about the individuality of dolls. Its been said that they have lives of their own and only awakens during the night. They cannot do any harm during day time as this is considered as their dormant period. But once evening strikes, they can start hunting the residents of any place.

Myths are creations of our mind. Meaning, they may not entirely real. Get things straight and make sure you dont end up scaring yourself with just a thought. At the end of the day, a doll can still be a gorgeous accessory in your place. Granted of course, that it doesnt have that voodoo look.




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