Comments on: How to Make a Zombie: Encounters with Vodoun in Haiti

By: George Burden

George Burden — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:02:06 +0000

In reply to Sandra Phinney. Glad you enjoyed it Sandra!

By: Flash49

Flash49 — Fri, 07 May 2021 03:45:17 +0000

Very enlightening,thank you for the education on the matter!

By: This Curious Life: Physician, Writer and Explorer George Burden

This Curious Life: Physician, Writer and Explorer George Burden — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:25:34 +0000

[…] Over the years I’ve met or heard speak such luminaries as Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon, and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man on Everest. The late Sir Edmund was one of the most humble and unassuming people you could ever imagine, kindly and modest about his accomplishments. For his whole life he referred to himself as the son of a beekeeper from New Zealand. Dr. Wade Davis, a Harvard professor originally from British Columbia, instigated my curiosity about voodoo and the psycho-pharmacology of making zombies, prompting my visit to Haiti. […]

By: George Burden

George Burden — Sat, 08 May 2010 21:16:59 +0000

In reply to Christopher Holt. Generally the Voduisant has no memory of when he or she is occupied by a loa. Usually they are fatigued but elated afterwards as it is profoundly spiritual experience. Also it wil vary depending on the nature of the specific loa involved. Some are tranquil while others are quite violent.

By: Christopher Holt

Christopher Holt — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:05:00 +0000

I wonder what he felt like later? And I mean that sincerely.

By: Sandra Phinney

Sandra Phinney — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:22:31 +0000

What a fascinating article! I envy you the experience George. Quite an eye-opener. Thanks for posting this as it’s both entertaining and enlightening.