Zombies: Vodou and Haitian Origins w/ Jenna Chrisphonte
/What does pineapple upside cake, vodou and zombies have in common? They’re all from Haiti! We sit down with author Jenna Chrisphonte to discuss Haitian history, the zombie, and how enslavement and political upheaval have weaved together the American understanding of the undead.
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, racism, colonization, enslavement, military occupation, white supremacy, drug use/addiction, segregation, surgery, cancer, and parental death.
Guest
Jenna Chrisphonte is a Haitian author, publisher, and playwright whose work examines how religion and law use narratives to compel behavior. She delves into the Haitian imagination, where politics and religion remain steadfastly intertwined. She is the author of Talc: A Haitian Zombie Story.
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Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.