Haitian Vodoun Culture Language

Collection of loanwords

Haitian Vodoun Culture Language (known as Langay and Langaj; literally "language") is a specialized vocabulary used in Haiti for religion, song, and dance purposes. It appears to not be an actual language, but rather an assortment of words, songs, and incantations – some secret – from various languages once used in Haitian Vodoun ceremonies.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Haitian Vodoun Culture Language at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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