Legacy of the Spirits
After describing the features of voodoo demonstrated in Legacy of the Spirits, discuss how the practice of Haitian voodoo in New York City demonstrates the impact that cultural change has upon religious beliefs and practices.
Think about how Haitian voodoo is a product of colonization, and how the contemporary practice of this religion in New York is the result of the modern movement of people and culture. Requirements: Use of AT LEAST FOUR weekly key terms (see above) in BOLD font. Adequate length of at least 300 words minimum. (Try to keep it under 500 words.) SPECIFIC examples from the assigned film in your response.
Show me that you ACTUALLY watched the film! Connections to the lecture. At LEAST ONE specific reference to an example from the reading. Use a specific anthropological case study or example. The connection needs to be thoughtful. Do not just drop a quote from the reading out of nowhere as that will not get you full points.
Writing in YOUR OWN WORDS. If you use direct quotes, be sure to reference your source. In-depth and detailed writing. Remember that these are your weekly assessments. I want to see critical thinking and engagement demonstrated in your writing. Be sure to include AT LEAST FOUR of these terms in your writing.
Religion Symbols/Symbolism Animatism Animism Monotheism Polytheism Ritual Rites of Passage Rites of Intensification Rites of Revitalization Priest Shaman Prophet Prayer Sacrifice Magic Divination Witchcraft Sorcery Syncretism For more information on Legacy of the Spirits read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaman_King:_Legacy_of_the_Spirits
