Haitian Vodou

An Introduction to Haiti's Indigenous Spiritual Tradition

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Beschreibung

Deeply rooted in Haiti's culture and held sacred by millions, Haitian Vodou is a joyous and profound ancestral practice descended from the Vodu priesthood of West Africa. This little-understood belief system is among the truest religions of the Americas--yet its essence has remained a mystery to outsiders. <br>Written by a practitioner of the highest initiatory rank, Haitian Vodou is the only book that offers a respectful, first-hand overview of the centuriesold indigenous tradition. From Haiti's culture and history to the sacred beliefs, ceremonies, rituals, and practices grounded in ancestral communion, readers will get a rare look inside Haitian Vodou. Also explored: its relationship to other African diasporic traditions in the West; common misconceptions; Vodou magic and initiations; how millions survived slavery, betrayal, and revolution; and the twentyone nations of the Lwa, the spirits of Haitian Vodou.

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780738730691

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

236 x 154 x 23 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2012

Verlag / Hersteller

Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.