This post is also about snakes, and New Orleans voudon, and traditional African religion...

See this excerpt from a post from the Mudcat thread 'Lyr Req: Voodoo Queen Marie' whose link is provided above:

Subject: Lyr Add: VOODOO QUEEN MARIE (Holy Modal Rounders)
From: GUEST {reggie miles}
Date: 07 Aug 00 - 04:52 AM

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Watch that woman shake.
She's dancin' with a snake.
Dancin', dancin' all night long,
to the moon-lit, candle-lit voodoo lake.
Dressed in flamin' red,
she's dancin' with the Grateful Dead.
Dancin', dancin' all night long,
with a red rose over head.

-snip-

The voodoo queen probably refers to Marie Laveau. For online information about Marie Laveau, click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Laveau

The snake probably refers to Damballah. Damballah is "Also known as Da, Dan, Obatala, Danbala, Dumballah, Dumballa and Dan, Damballah Wedo is Dahomean in origin and one of the most revered of African gods. Damballah Wedo, one of the oldest of the ancestors, is the serpent spirit who existed before any other gods to serve Mawu Liza (or Nana-Buluku, the creator).

Damballah Wedo is the loa of peace and purity, the loving father figure who is benevolent and innocent. Da is rather uncommunicative; a loving, quiet presence who does not declare exact messages, but rather radiates a comforting presence that sends a general spirit of optimism. He is the loa of white metal (platinum and silver) who grants riches and sustains the world. Hougnans and mambos in his service dress in white."

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