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Lore: When meeting The Black Man, one must bring an object that symbolizes the skill one wishes to possess, such as a guitar for example. On the last night, The Black Man will appear in human form. Depending on the ritual, The Black Man may appear in a different form each evening, as most rituals used to evoke a meeting with him require traveling to the crossroads on consecutive nights. As to his appearance, The Black Man is said to appear in any number of forms, though usually black-colored animals like cats, dogs, snakes, roosters, and other birds are most common. When in human form, The Black Man wears black clothing. Instead, the phrase concerns the manner of his dress. In some tales, The Black Man doesn't bestow his gift for free, that in return for his blessing he requires 7 years of service, but there is no lore about eternal damnation or the loss of a human soul in exchange.Īppearance: First and foremost, the phrase, 'The Black Man At The Crossroads', does not refer to the color of his skin, though the spirit could choose to appear as an African-American if he so chooses. The belief that one must forfeit one's soul to The Black Man is incorrect as well, and again arises from the mistaken equation of the The Black Man to the Biblical Satan. The difference between meeting up with The Black Man and traditional demon-pacts of lore is primarily that The Black Man does not bestow material prosperity, only teaches and bestows skill or knowledge. In Hoodoo lore, The Black Man At The Crossroads is a spiritual entity that, if the proper ritual is carried out, can magically bestow a skill or knowledge unto the seeker. Similar African tricksters associated with the crossroads have also been referred to as 'The Devil'.Ĭonfusions arises with the false equation between The Black Man and Satan, for which lore arises concerning 'selling one's soul', usually in exchange for material prosperity, fame or fortune. Instead, the term, 'The Devil' is a reference to the trickster nature of the entity.
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Because of his trickster nature, the Black Man is often called, 'The Devil', but such title is most definitely not one that is synonymous with the Biblical Satan. Since Hoodoo is not a religion, The Black Man is not worshipped, but he is to be highly respected. Similar entities can still be found in the living religions of Voodou, Santeria, Lukumi, Candomble, IFA, and the like.
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In Hoodoo lore, The Black Man At The Crossroads is a survival of an African Trickster Spirit.