New Orleans: A City Abounding in Legends, Folklore and Superstitions

New Orleans, Louisiana is a vibrant city dripping with excitement and culture. It is world-known for its jazz, history and the many stories of hauntings and supernatural occurrences that occur there. Located at the mouth of the Mississippi River, New Orleans is said to be one of the most haunted cities in the United States. Many travelers visit New Orleans for its rich history, architecture and unique cultural festivals, however, an important aspect is often overlooked: the lores and Superstition based in this beautiful historical city. This article will explore New Orleans Legends, Folklore and Superstitions.

New Orleans and Its Legends

New Orleans is known for its diverse culture and its rich historical past. This old city is abounding with incredible stories that range from pirate tales to stories of hauntings. One set of legend tell a haunting tale of one of the city’s now iconic locations, the Maison Blanche. According to legend, four sisters were the original owners of the old mansion in the late 1890’s. The sisters were said to be witch-like and loved to practice their craft in the house. One night, a group of Black Magicians entered their home looking for a certain artifact collection. During the battle for the artifact, one of the sisters was killed and the group ran away with their prize. This incident left the remaining three sisters devastated. As a desperate attempt to bring back their beloved sister, they used a powerful spell that resulted in their sister returning from the dead.

However, the spell came with a hefty price. The sisters had to pledge themselves to death and were unable to step outdoors ever again. The home is now said to be haunted by the spirits of the sisters and is known as “The House of the Dead”. Visitors have reported hearing strange noises, seeing glimpses of ethereal figures, and even cases of being scratched by invisible claws during tours of the house.

Folklore Of New Orleans

Folklore in New Orleans has had a lasting impact on generations of locals, who have ingrained many of its legends and beliefs into their daily lives. Vouddo originated in Africa when it was brought over during the slave trade. The practices centered around juju or spirit-based protection against all forces or weapons viewed as harmful. Many spells involved rolling eggs around a person’s head or body to absorb negative energy and must be destroyed afterwards, so that none could possibly return. Vouddo is still practiced today by some who seek protection and spiritual guidance from juju ceremonialists or “Bokor”.

Additionally, “Gris gris” is a very popular type of spell or charm that includes herbs, oils, animal parts and charms or items with special significance which are put into small cloth bags or charms destined for hanging from one’s neck. These charms are believed to ward off evil forces and attract luck among many other things when used correctly.

Superstitions in New Orleans

Superstition plays an important part in everyday life in New Orleans. Locals are known to approach life with caution due to their many beliefs in supernatural forces, ghosts, hauntings and curses. For instance, it is believed that if one were to open an umbrella indoors then all sorts of bad luck for that day would ensue; such as sickness, poverty and death. Additionally, it is sometimes recommended that one should wait 33 seconds before leaving a house after having broken something inside it; otherwise, the person may never be able to return!

Furthermore, one should beware when walking past graveyards late at night as there might be an unfortunate encounter with voodoo spirits which must then be appeased. Similarly, it is believed that one may fall ill if they do not take proper precautions when visiting cemeteries; such as avoiding stepping on graves or keeping ones hands firmly planted on one’s pockets at all times. Additionally, it is said that examining a coffin in any manner could cause misfortune to befall a person who is present during an open casket funeral.

Of course, the myths and beliefs in New Orleans about supernatural forces are vast beyond measure and vary from one group to another; however all seem to revolve around one thing – caution when it comes to things which are not always understood.

Explore These Legends Yourself With A Professional Tour Of New Orleans

To get a better understanding of these legends and experiences firsthand some of the unique night life experiences New Orleans has to offer, come along with us on New Orleans Legends: Folklore, Superstitions & Spells Tour. On this classic ghost tour you’ll get up close and personal visits to some of New Orleans’ creepiest hauntings. Taking you deep into this dark history as you traverse through cemeteries and graveyards where time appears to have stood still since they were first built centuries ago while listening to some classic stories from days gone by from costumed tour guides with hidden cameras providing an unparalleled experience unseen on television. With horror stories galore you’ll explore topics such as voodoo rituals involving dolls or gris-gris bags, the walker’s curse, haunted hotels and restaurants, folk healers and more.

New Orleans’ local supernatural customs make up part of its unique culture that has captivated people for generations and still does today. By merging together modern-day expeditions to some of New Orleans most compelling locations with its amazing folklore you can truly immerse yourself in a city full of exciting past spirits and mysteries.

In conclusion, this city filled with vibrant culture hidden through time must be explored in its entirety. There is nothing more beautiful than spending a night getting lost amidst these colorful streets where one can appreciate folklore fresh out of those ghostly tales which make up its history. Come along with us on this magical tour and don’t miss out on being part of this spooky adventure!Book the New Orleans Legends multifaceted tour now.