1. In Voodoo, the inner sanctuary where the religion is practiced.
2. Generally this term is used to indicate the area where a Voudoun ritual takes place. This can include the grounds, sacred trees and landmarks, etc. Traditionally and specifically, however, it means just the inner room of the ritual.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...