ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Grand Bois (loa)

Okay kiddo, have you heard of spirits before? They are like ghosts, but not exactly. Sometimes people believe that spirits can help them or talk to them. In some cultures, there are special spirits called loas.

Grand Bois is one of the loas in the culture of Vodou. He is said to be a spirit of the forest and is often shown as a man with horns like a deer or a goat. People might ask Grand Bois for help with things like hunting, farming, or finding their way through the forest.

Some people also believe that Grand Bois can help with healing or protection. They might make offerings to him, like flowers, fruit, or alcohol. Some people might even dance or sing to honor him.

Not everyone believes in loas or Grand Bois, but for those who do, they can be an important part of their cultural traditions and beliefs.