Marie LaVeau was born on September 10, 1794 in New Orleans, her father was white, therefore she was born as a Free Woman of Color.
She is probably the most famous name in New Orleans and Voodoo history, called "The Voodoo Queen".
She was a Louisiana Creole priestess of Voodoo and is famous for her spells.
Marie LaVeau became a legend in New Orleans and the world. She was much more than a common Voodoo practitioner.
Marie LaVeau died on June 16, 1881. She was buried in Saint Louis Cemetery #1 in New Orleans in the Glapion family crypt.
Her grave is visited by the faithful and the curious year round.
Traditionally, people ask Marie LaVeau for a favor knocking three times on her crypt before asking her help.
After the favor is granted, they return to her crypt mark three X's on the wall or leave her a gift of money (coins only), alcoholic beverages or flowers.