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Hounsi means A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo..
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/ˈ(h)uːnsi/ · noun
A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo..
In both Rada and Petwo modes of ritualizing, it is customary for ounsis to show respect to priests and priestesses through such ritual salutations.
At the entrance to the tent, the hounsis stretch out upon the mats.
Each hounsis remained anonymous, focused inward and turned away from the audience toward the poteau mitan and the drums.
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Hounsi means A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo..
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In both Rada and Petwo modes of ritualizing, it is customary for ounsis to show respect to priests and priestesses through such ritual salutations.
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