From the Publisher: Haitian Vodou breaks away from European and American heuristic models for understanding a religio-philosophical system such as Vodou in order to form new approaches with an African ethos. The contributors to this volume, all Haitians, examine the potentially radical and transformative possibilities of the religious and philosophical ideologies of Vodou and locate its foundations more clearly within an African heritage. Essays examine...

Haitian Vodou is a vibrant and fascinating indigenous tradition from the island of Haiti. It is an amazing and colorful spiritual tradition comprised of ceremony, music, dances, prayers, magic, and community. Haitian Vodou explores this rich Haitian tradition beginning with a look at Haitian history and how the tradition known as Haitian Vodou evolved. It moves on to cover the basic Principals and Ethics of Haitian Vodou, including a discussion of...

This book of essays focuses contain five (5) on spiritual issues such as practical religious rituals and Franc-Maconnerie's rituals in Haiti. The first two (2) chapters dissert some differences of the African and the Haitian Vodoo's spirits. The fifth chapter relates the possible medicinal use of leaves, roots, fruits, flowers, and edible plants as sometimes combined with spirituality in the Republic of Haiti.

Known in the Dominican Republic and Togo as Vodu, in Benin as Vodún, and in Haiti as Vodou, West African religion has, for hundreds of years, served as a repository of sacred knowledge while simultaneously evolving in response to human experience and globalization. Spirit Service: Vodún and Vodou in the African Atlantic World explores this dynamic religion, its mobility, and its place in the modern world. By examining the systems-ritual practices,...

Revel in the wonderful world of Voodoo with this guide for beginners! Have you always wondered what it's like to live the life of a Vodouist? Are you feeling drawn to practice Voodoo but have no idea where to start? Do you wish you could better control your life – or at least know that you're always taken care of? Do you have a sense that the struggles you have in life may have solutions that are rooted in spiritual practice? If so, this audiobook...

Learn everything you need to know about Haitian Vodou and its influence on the world! Have you ever been fascinated by Haitian Vodou? Ever wondered what it has in common with Louisiana Voodoo, Santeria, and Candomble? Curious about the differences between these religions? If yes, then this book is for you. In this book, you will: With this book in your arsenal, you will have a firmer grasp of Vodou and can begin to appreciate this religion. So click...

Mules and Men is a treasury of black America's folklore as collected by a famous storyteller and anthropologist who grew up hearing the songs and sermons, sayings and tall tales that have formed an oral history of the South since the time of slavery. Returning to her hometown of Eatonville, Florida, to gather material, Zora Neale Hurston recalls "a hilarious night with a pinch of everything social mixed with the storytelling." Set intimately within...

"Drawing not only on New Orleans Voodoo and hoodoo traditions, Alvarado also presents doll spellwork form ancient Greece, Egypt, Malaysia, Japan, Africa, and the European grimoires of old magic. You'll learn how to make, use, and properly dispose of your Voodoo doll."--Back cover.