Marie Laveau

Marie Laveau was one of the most well-recognized VooDoo priestesses in the world. She lived from 1794-1881 in New Orleans. As a free woman, she worked as a hairdresser and nurse. She was a devout Catholic, attending mass on a daily basis, and was permitted to practice her Voodoo behind St. Louis Cathedral. Today, her tomb is a shrine to her legend. Many pay homage to her by visiting her grave on Basin Street. She supposedly still helps people who perform a ritual when visiting her grave site known as “The Famous X.”

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“Who is Marie Laveau?” Online posting. 14 April 2009.