Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> In Ghostly’s twenty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Marie Laveau, the original Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Born in 1801, she was known for her charity work and voodoo magic. Everyone in New Orleans knew who to go to for mojo bags and spells to fix their problems. But her legend didn’t die with her death in 1881. Ever since her death, Laveau has been seen all around New Orleans, at her home, at her tomb, and on the streets. Does Marie Laveau still haunt New Orleans?<br> <br> <br> <br> Marie Laveau’s Tomb Photo by Patrick Harrington<br> <br> <br> <br> Questions explored in this episode: <br> <br> <br> <br> Who was Marie Laveau in life? How<br> did she practice voodoo? Why was she called the Voodoo Queen? What is voodoo<br> and how does it work? What charity work did Marie Laveau do? Who was Marie<br> Laveau II? Where is Marie Laveau buried? Does her spirit grant wishes to those<br> that mark her tomb? Does her spirit visit her grave in the form of a crow or a black<br> mass? What are the stories of those who have seen her? Does Marie Laveau haunt<br> New Orleans?<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26897917@N02/6947440123/">Marie Laveau’s House on St. Anne Street</a><br> <br> <br> <br> After the poll results, listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story<br> inspired by Marie Laveau’s spirit. <br> <br> <br> <br> Then, listen to hear Pat give the history of voodoo and<br> Marie Laveau. He also reveals some of his own history with spellcraft and<br> voodoo. <br> <br> <br> <br> Time for the debate! Rebecca shares<br> evidence of Marie Laveau’s spirit and how it haunts the city of New Orleans.<br> Some say she comes in the form of a crow. Others say she grants wishes to those<br> who mark her tomb with an X and follow the right rituals. Some report seeing<br> her figure around her tomb, her old home, or even the streets or stores around<br> town. Finally, there are stories of her spirit as a black mass hovering over<br> her home and grave. Listen to Pat’s response to these claims as well as Pat and<br> Rebecca’s rating of each piece of evidence. <br> <br> <br> <br> Be sure to stay for the whole<br> episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before<br> voting.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://yousense.info/6d61726965/marie-laveau-voodoo-queen-of-new-orleans-www.html">Painting of Marie Laveau with rooster</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Now is the time to vote on this<br> episode! Vote on whether or not you think Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen still<br> haunts New Orleans using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search<br> for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_Marie_Laveau.jpg">Marie Laveau Tomb Plaque</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Also included in this episode are,<br> as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Eastland Disaster.<br> (Check out the episode <a href="http://www.ghostlypodcast.com">here</a> if you<br> haven’t had a chance to listen yet). <br> <br> <br> <br> Done listening to the episode?<br> Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app<br> where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth<br> yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we<br> can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to<br> find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. <br> <br> <br> <br> Then visit our website, <a href="http://www.ghostlypodcast.com/">www.ghostlypodcast.com</a>, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your<br> opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to <a>check<br> </a>
