Mojo is also thought to be related to the Kongo word “mooyo” (this is the usual etymology one finds when studying hoodoo and conjure. The book “Conjure in African American Society” is one reference I can give off the top of my head. )
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Talia:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:25 am
Mojo is also thought to be related to the Kongo word “mooyo” (this is the usual etymology one finds when studying hoodoo and conjure. The book “Conjure in African American Society” is one reference I can give off the top of my head. )