Meaning of hounsi | Babel Free

Definitions

A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo.

Examples

“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.”

“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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