wanga en · NOUN
Meanings
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(qualifier:voodoo) A magic spell or charm.
Not all wanga contain the enslaved spirits of the dead, but they work best if they do.
2008, Stephan Palmié, Africas of the Americas, page 364:All magic is performed under his patronage, whether it be the medicinal, protective paquet, or the less benevolent wanga.
1953, Maya Daren, The Divine Horsemen, McPherson & Company, published 2004, page 117:Love charms are the most common type of wanga.
2011, Mark Juergensmeyer, editor, The Oxford Handbook of Global Religions, page 549:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wanga | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ouanga | alternative | lexicographic | |
| wangas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
spell · pishogue · craft · charm · mojo · telesm · madstone · protection · mojo · hex · enchantment · craft · fetish · mascot · enchantment · lucky charm · hex · talisman · wanga · obeah · juju · wanga · talisman · spellword · conjuration · periapt · magic · incantation · amulet · makutu · cantrip · fetish · magic spell · rune · chantment · token · dwimmer · phylactery · charm