Hi guys

I was wondering if you could help me with some research.
I was hoping you wouldn’t mind sharing your thoughts and views on the phenomenon of trance possession in West African and African diasporic religions (Vodun, Haitian Vodou, Candomble, Santeria etc)

I am interested in your own personal views, ideas and theories as well as any scientific research you may have come across (be it psychiatric, psychological, anthropological, medical or whatever.)

My main focus for research is on traditions with their roots in West Africa, however I would also be grateful any personal reflections or links to research of other religions/cultures that incorporate trance possession into their belief system.

Many Thanks

VoodooJoe