“In learning the art of storytelling by animation, I have discovered that language has an anatomy.”
– Walt Disney
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Clicked by Nexus 6P phone (and edited by Snapseed App), on my trip to New Orleans, at the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 – this picture is a perfect illustration of “A Visual Story!”
Established in the late 1700’s, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the oldest existent cemetery in New Orleans and is still the site of several burials a year. The cemetery is the final resting place of many prominent New Orleans families, particularly the Creole population. Given its proximity to the French Quarter as well as increased intervention on the behalf of the Archdiocese, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 progressively became a top tourist attraction for the city, overcoming the perils of time and floods.
Located here, in the cemetery is the tomb of “Voodoo Queen” – Marie Laveau. It is believed that Laveau died in 1881 and is said to be buried in the tomb of her husband’s family, the Glapions. Though some scholars dispute this as her final resting place, the amateur occultists and French Quarter tourists, who flock here in equal measure believe this to be her final resting place (Thanks to her obituary affirmation!) Marie Laveau was a famous and powerful voodoo priestess who lived in New Orleans in the 19th century. Laveau’s name and her history have been surrounded by legend and lore. Known as a powerful sorceress and Voodoo priestess with great magical powers and knowledge of arcane lore, including the creation of a potion made from vampire’s blood that keeps her eternally youthful and beautiful, Laveau was more than just a “witch!” Interestingly, tourists, till today, continue to visit and some draw “X” marks in accordance with a decades-old rumor that if people wanted Laveau to grant them a wish, they had to draw an “X” on the tomb, turn around three times, knock on the tomb, yell out their wish, and if it was granted, come back, circle their “X,” and leave Laveau an offering. Well, thanks to that – there is no longer public access to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Entry with a tour guide is required because of continued vandalism and destruction of tombs. (Hence, the famous Cemetery Tours of New Orleans!)
Haunted or not? Sinister instead? Ghostly, may be. Eerie for sure! “A Visual Story” and more!
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That’s my favorite cemetery in New Orleans. Super creepy at night! 😃
Oh, I agree! Super creepy, indeed! 🙂 🙂
Oh my gosh! That’s the cemetery they have on The Originals, isn’t? The Marie Laveau plaque also rings a bell from something I’ve seen on TV.
Oh yes, you are so right!☠️
It’s been spoken about in the American Horror Story : Coven too – a must watch show!💯
I think the American Horror Story Coven season was where I saw the Marie Laveau plaque. Man, I loved Queenie.
You bet! Gabourey Sidibe did a great job being Queenie! 😉
This is so interesting that I just looked her up before commenting. If I visit New Orleans, I’ll make sure to visit the cemetery…. at night! Always beautiful writing, Richa! Your words jump off the Webpage.
Thank you so much Aixa! You always say the most wonderful of things! 🙂
And yessss! New Orleans is a MUST-SEE place for any traveler. You’ll LOVEEE it there! 🙂
I didn’t take this tour when I was there. I took the Haunted New Orleans tour instead. That was creepy. nice post and pics. 🙂
Sweet! I missed out on the Haunted New Orleans Tour and took this instead (had visited during NY Celebrations and everything was either jam-packed or pre booked!) Hopefully, on my next trip!😀
Thank you so much! 😇
that was a fun tour. I’ll take this graveyard tour next time I go back to New Orleans. It looks like fun. 🙂
Yes indeed, you should!👍
(And I shall opt for the other one! Lol)😇
🙂
Me with the blue and yellow paint, snazzing
You bet!😜😜
Thank you as always!! Beautiful!!
Thanks much! 🙂
St. Louis Cemetery occupied my attention for nearly two hours, three years ago. It sets a proper balance with the debauchery that occupies Bourbon Street.
You are so right! It’s such a contrast to the “crazy follied” Bourbon Street (and in such a great way!) Loved my time there!😊
How do you find the quotes from Walt Disney? Do you read it from the books? If yes, which book?
I usually refer to “Good Reads” for all my intellectual needs!😇
Thanks much!😊
You are welcome. Oh I see. Thanks for sharing your finding source.
You are welcome!👍
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