Secrets of Voodoo
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Secrets of Voodoo traces the development of this complex religion (in Haiti and the Americas) from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods or loas and their function, the symbols and signs, rituals, the ceremonial calendar of Voodoo, and the procedures for performing magical rites are given. “Voodoo,” derived from words meaning “introspection” and “mystery,” is a system of belief about the formation of the world and human destiny with clear correspondences in other world religions. Rigaud makes these connections and discloses the esoteric meaning underlying Voodoo’s outward manifestations, which are often misinterpreted. The book is translated from the French by Robert B. Cross and includes drawings and photographs by Odette Mennesson-Rigaud. Milo Rigaud was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, in 1903, where he spent the greater part of his life studying the Voodoo tradition. In Haiti he studied law, and in France ethnology, psychology, and theology. The involvement of Voodoo in the political struggle of Haitian blacks for independence was one of his main concerns. Review: I love it - Knowledge and Wisdom are power. Review: African Tradition in Haiti - This book is very detailed with understanding of a religion that has been misunderstood. As a choreographer and researcher of Dance and anthropology, the above mentioned book helps to clearly visualize the religious concepts of how slaves in Haiti transformed their African traditions to meet the needs to survive in a strange land. Also, let's not forget the dances that influenced African American social dances in America.
| Best Sellers Rank | #369,657 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #36 in Haiti Caribbean & West Indies History #87 in History of Ethnic & Tribal Religions #154 in History of New Age & Mythology |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 278 Reviews |
T**N
I love it
Knowledge and Wisdom are power.
S**S
African Tradition in Haiti
This book is very detailed with understanding of a religion that has been misunderstood. As a choreographer and researcher of Dance and anthropology, the above mentioned book helps to clearly visualize the religious concepts of how slaves in Haiti transformed their African traditions to meet the needs to survive in a strange land. Also, let's not forget the dances that influenced African American social dances in America.
X**S
Voodoo Bible
This book is everything you need!
T**O
It's Aiit for me
Author for me Europeanized it too much...i got a goot kick out of it but nothing closed to what i was expected.
M**S
I like it
The product was clean and Delivered exactly as described.
D**Y
and this book is great to read if you want to get an understanding ...
I am Haitian, and this book is great to read if you want to get an understanding of the history and the structure of vodou.
A**Y
This Book 📚 Right here I definitely went to 🇭🇹 ...
This Book 📚 Right here I definitely went to 🇭🇹 with OMG 😲 THIS BOOK 📚 KEPT ME THERE WELL KINDA I made soup Joumu an I spoke Kreyol 😮 but I didn’t leave my couch Fascinates me what books can do I did leave couch that make that soup thou
T**E
it was sent to an inmate and he enjoyed it very much
Very interesting read... it was sent to an inmate and he enjoyed it very much.
R**R
Schatztruhe
Das Buch geht auf einige Geheimnisse ein und ist sehr gut geschrieben. Man erhält einen Überblick über die Mythen und es räumt auch klar mit Vorurteilen auf. Es sollte in keiner Sammlung fehlen. Wer sich für Vodou interessiert, findet darin garantiert etwas für seinen Weg. Gelungen ist der Versuch der Kategoriesierung der Loas, wenn man damit auch schon ganze Bücher füllen könnte. Es finden sich auch einige Bilder darin und nebst anderen interessanten Fakten, wird bspw. beschrieben was sich genau in einer Asson befindet, was ich sonst bis jetzt noch in keinem Buch gelesen habe und ich besitze einige. Auch wird der Initiationsritus sehr ausführlich beschrieben. Es macht auf jeden Fall grossen Spass, sofern man der englischen Srache mächtig ist.
T**O
Aguardo melhoras
Olá chegou em ótimo estado muito bom recomendo mas um detalhe que não gostei foi que chegou aberto mas chegou em ótimo estado obrigado 🙂
B**N
Five Stars
secrets of voodoo is a very good book for anyone interested in the Voodoo religion. lots of information.https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-8QrCiUCL._SS300_.jpg
A**O
Very good Very in depth into this subject
Very good Very in depth into this subject. I really like this book.If you are interested in voodoo this is a must.
J**L
Good book
Great book,
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