"This Greek revival tomb is reputed burial place of this notorious "Voodoo Queen". A mystic cult, voodooism, of African origin, was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in 19th century. Marie Laveau was the most widely known of many practitioners of the cult."
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