What's in a Name?

Transcript

Transcript

Uuuuudooooo. Hoodoo comes from the Southern Paiute word [ooh doo] for being afraid, for showing fear. The way we say it is 'uuuuudoooooooooo'. It's an expression of scary.

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Pronunciation and explanation of the word "hoodoo" by Glendora Homer of the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians.

Date Created

07/10/2024

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