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Baron Samedi, the Transgender Voodoo Deity, is Acting Awfully Similar to Ezra Miller
Dr. Folklore’s Dating Advice for Mythical Folks (Number 77)
Origin Story: In Voodoo, Baron Samedi is the God of the graveyards and sexuality, and leader of the Ghedes and Barons. They are depicted as a bisexual dandy (or occasionally transgender), wearing a top-hat and frock coat along with women’s skirts and shoes. Samedi has a tendency toward “lascivious movements” that cross gender boundaries and has a lust for anal sex. They’re loosely inspired the character of Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog.
Ezra Miller is a Hollywood actor who, as of this date, is going through a plethora of controversial actions.
Dear Dr. Folklore,
As a gender fluid New Orleans deity, I’m sick and tired to these traditional-thinking ghosts within my graveyard acting like they’re better than me. They prefer healthy partnerships, whereas I prefer manipulating my human lovers through the magic of Star Power (they like it when I call them by their pet name, Fans).
I’ll admit, I have faults — stealing credentials as a house guest, tackling a “hetero” playing darts, grooming a 12 year old, throwing chairs, and yelling at women singing “Shallow” in…
