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Cecile Fatiman

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Leadership in the Haitian Revolution
'''Cécile Fatiman was a force of spiritual guidance, she uplifted the souls of West Indian slaves to rebel against their masters and conquer power over the land of Ayiti. The slave rebellion at Bois Caiman was the start of the country's independence of 1804. High priestess carried her position with honor and respect to protect the land with a shield between the slaves and their French oppressors. Man, women and the vodun spirits fought together for a greater purpose, their own unified freedom. Fatiman used the roots of Vodou elements from the African ethnic-linguistic groups to give served as protection for West Indian slaves and a purpose of identity. The diaspora preserved these ritual elements as traditions based on respects towards the higher and restless spirits. The culture of Vodou rituals are sacred and is still highly used presently and embraced in Haiti as well as other islands in the Caribbean. Based on the actions of Cecile Fatiman throughout her life she released the internal fire from within, by becoming a inspiration for using her power as a high priestess to her advantage. She was a source of life who planted a seed in each West Indian slaves the determine to slay each and every trial and tribulation on their island. Her powers gave them a sense of clarity, purpose, and satisfaction to kill, burn and rebuild. Dédée Bazile and other women were inspired Voodoo mambos based on the powers she retain, they formed a courageous defense militia with Dutty Boukman and other male hougans. Posing as spies and sex workers to gather intelligence from their French oppressors and participated in Ce'cile Fatiman ceremonies to strengthen the power of their rituals. Fatiman changed the mindset of women and men to rise up and claim what was rightfully theirs, no longer accepting slavery but fate, no longer crawling on their bellies for the satisfaction of oppression.'''