A novel written by Sandra Carrington-Smith the discusses a system of spiritual and healing practices developed among enslaved West Africans in the West Indies and Caribbean.

Altar dedicated to Oshun

The term “obeah” goes by many names such as Voo-doo, Santeria, Voudun, and many more. Those that practice these beliefs used herbal magic and communed with spirits in order to help and heal others. Clare and Harry/Harriet used this as a means of scaring away a tourist who was interrupting their dinner together. Many major religions, such as Christianity or Catholicism, shun the ideas and beliefs of obeah because it s viewed as devil worship and goes against their teaching.

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