Voodoo dolls, also known as hentzi dolls, are small figurines or dolls used in some forms of folk magic. The practice of using Voodoo dolls traces its origins back to the Afro-Caribbean religion of Voodoo, which incorporates elements of African, Catholic, and indigenous spiritual practices. In Voodoo, the hentzi doll is believed to represent a specific individual or entity. It is typically crafted using materials such as clay, cloth, or wax, and is often customized to resemble the intended target by adding personal belongings, such as hair or clothing, onto the doll. The purpose of a Voodoo doll is to focus and direct the practitioner's intention or energy towards influencing the target in some way. It is commonly believed that by performing specific rituals or actions on the doll, the practitioner can cause harm or bring about desired outcomes for the person it represents.
It teases Akko Sucy near the end, when Akko almost decides to revive wake Sucy up by drinking all the potions and giving them to Sucy via mouth-to-mouth. Official artwork posted on the series Twitter account following the airing of episode 20 has Diana blushing while Akko is hugging her from behind as they ride the broom back to Luna Nova.
It is commonly believed that by performing specific rituals or actions on the doll, the practitioner can cause harm or bring about desired outcomes for the person it represents. For example, the practitioner may use pins or needles to inflict pain on the doll's corresponding body part, with the intention of causing physical discomfort or illness to the target. However, it is important to note that Voodoo dolls themselves are not inherently negative or evil.
Ship Tease / Little Witch Academia (2017)
While Word of God has shot down the possibility of romance in the series, that didn't prevent it from having it's fair share of moments of subtext and teasing between Akko and several peers.
- Ship-teasing is parodied in Episode 10 with a bee that causes anyone it stings to fall in love with whomever they see immediately afterward. The bee stings two characters (Andrew Hanbridge and Diana Cavendish), causing them to fall for protagonist Akko until the bee's spell is broken. It also stings Andrew's friend Frank, who falls for Akko's friend Lotte, and for added hilarity stings Diana again so that she ends up falling in love with her own reflection. In keeping with the true spirit of the trope, though, both Andrew and Frank have some lingering affection for their respective love target after the spell is broken.
- While Akko and Diana started off antagonistic towards each other, they slowly developed a close and caring friendship with each other over the course of the series, which has resulted in several moments of slight teasing between the two.
- Of course, there's the aforementioned Episode 10, in which Diana downright confesses her love to Akko under the Cupid Bee's influence, as shown in the image above.
- After walking towards each other, Akko and Diana are shown to briefly hold hands in the second opening.
- Official artwork posted on the series' Twitter account following the airing of episode 20 has Diana blushing while Akko is hugging her from behind as they ride the broom back to Luna Nova.
- One official piece of artwork◊ done for episode 19 features Akko and Diana with the former coming out with an outfit that leaves Diana looking quite stunned.
- In a meta manner , Megumi Hansays that if Akko needs romantic development, "she already has Diana and Ursula anyway". Han said this after Yoh Yoshinari remarked that that the current relationship between Akko and Andrew is a "sort of a playful guy-guy relationship" by the end of the series after the initial plan of having them end up together was scrapped by Yoshinari.
- In the final episode. The two briefly smile at each other, and then hold hands again shortly before destroying the Noir Rod. On top of that, the series' guidebook, Little Witch Academia: Chronicle, also states that their hearts were in total sync at that moment. Make of that what you will.
- It teases Akko/Sucy near the end, when Akko (almost) decides to revive/wake Sucy up by drinking all the potions and giving them to Sucy via mouth-to-mouth. Akko wonders about giving Sucy her first kiss but shrugs it off, saying it won't count because they're friends. Dragon-Sucy, on the other hand, reacts to this idea with heart-eyes.
- When Akko runs out into the night after the bee debacle, she finds Andrew, free of the bee's spell, bowing under the pressure of his father, admitting out loud that he'd stopped playing the piano because he'd been told to. She chastises Andrew on his cowardice, and as the fountain she's walking on lights her eyes up, emphasizes how no matter the obstacle, she has a dream to become a brilliant witch just like Chariot, and Andrew's shown to be mesmerized. He then tells her she's beautiful, and she blushes and looks away in in a Tsundere manner, huffing, "Those aren't your true feelings! You're under a spell!" to which he reacts quizzically, right before the bee reappears.
- After they take care of the wandering bee, Frank and Andrew hang out outside together, and despite his shooting down the idea, Frank says out loud for him, "But you're intrigued by her, right?"
- Lotte and Sucy also tease Akko about Andrew, with Lotte asking if she was happy being pursued by a prince, and Akko denying it plausibly, but not totally.
- In the beginning of Episode 21, during a car-ride, Frank teases Andrew on if he has fallen in love with Akko after the latter asked the former about contacting her, which Andrew promptly denies and clarifies that he was just bringing her hat back to her.
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While Word of God has shot down the possibility of romance in the series, that didn't prevent it from having it's fair share of moments of subtext and teasing between Akko and several peers.
In the practice of Voodoo, they can be used for various purposes, including healing, protection, and love spells. The intentions and beliefs of the practitioner largely determine the outcome of their use. Voodoo dolls have gained a lot of attention and curiosity in popular culture, often portrayed in a negative and sensationalized manner. However, it is crucial to approach the topic with cultural sensitivity and respect for the religious and spiritual beliefs associated with Voodoo. In conclusion, Voodoo dolls, also known as hentzi dolls, are small figurines used in the practice of Voodoo. They serve as a focus for the practitioner's intentions and energy, and can be used for various purposes. It is essential to approach the subject with cultural understanding and respect for the religious beliefs surrounding Voodoo..
Reviews for "The Connection Between Voodoo Dolls and Witchcraft"
1. Emily - 2/5
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5. Sarah - 2/5
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