Madame Marie Laveau was a renowned voodoo priestess in New Orleans during the 19th century. Born in 1801, she gained a formidable reputation for her spiritual abilities and her work as a healer and witch.
Laveau exerted a great influence on the local community, blending African, Catholic and Creole practices in her spiritual work.
Her legacy lives on as a cultural and mystical icon, and her grave in St. Louis Cemetery is a place of pilgrimage for those seeking her blessing.
