Epilepsy and religious experiences: Voodoo possession

Authors
Carrazana, E DeToledo, J Tatum, W Rivas-Vasquez, R Rey, G Wheeler, S
Citation
E. Carrazana et al., Epilepsy and religious experiences: Voodoo possession, EPILEPSIA, 40(2), 1999, pp. 239-241
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
EPILEPSIA
ISSN journal
00139580 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
239 - 241
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-9580(199902)40:2<239:EAREVP>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Epileptic seizures have a historical association with religion, primarily t hrough the concept of spirit possession. Five cases where epileptic seizure s were initially attributed to Voodoo spirit possession are presented. The attribution is discussed within the context of the Voodoo belief system.