Hoodoo, also known as rootwork or conjure, is an African American spiritual practice with roots in West African, Native American, and European traditions. It emerged in the United States during the transatlantic slave trade, blending African spiritual practices with the beliefs and customs of other cultures encountered by enslaved Africans. Hoodoo focuses on using herbs, roots, minerals, and more. Over time, it incorporated Christian elements, such as the use of the Bible and psalms.
