The Voodoo encyclopedia : magic, ritual, and religion /
The Voodoo encyclopedia : magic, ritual, and religion /
Jeffrey E. Anderson, editor.
- Santa Barbara, California : Abc-Clio, LLC, (c)2015.
- 1 online resource
Includes bibliographies and index.
Alphabetical list of entries -- List of entries by topic -- List of primary documents -- Preface -- A-Z entries -- Visual representations of vodou and voodoo -- Primary documents.
Unlike its fictional depiction in zombie films and popular culture, Voodoo is a full-fledged religion with a pantheon of deities, a priesthood, and communities of believers. Drawing from the expertise of contemporary practitioners, this encyclopedia presents the history, culture, and religion of Haitian Vodou and Mississippi Valley Voodoo. Though based primarily in these two regions, the reference looks at Voodoo across several cultures and delves into related religions, including African Vodu, African Diasporic Religions, and magical practices like hoodoo. Through roughly 150 alphabetical.
9781610692090
Vodou--Encyclopedias.
Vodou.
Electronic Books.
BL2490 / .V663 2015
Includes bibliographies and index.
Alphabetical list of entries -- List of entries by topic -- List of primary documents -- Preface -- A-Z entries -- Visual representations of vodou and voodoo -- Primary documents.
Unlike its fictional depiction in zombie films and popular culture, Voodoo is a full-fledged religion with a pantheon of deities, a priesthood, and communities of believers. Drawing from the expertise of contemporary practitioners, this encyclopedia presents the history, culture, and religion of Haitian Vodou and Mississippi Valley Voodoo. Though based primarily in these two regions, the reference looks at Voodoo across several cultures and delves into related religions, including African Vodu, African Diasporic Religions, and magical practices like hoodoo. Through roughly 150 alphabetical.
9781610692090
Vodou--Encyclopedias.
Vodou.
Electronic Books.
BL2490 / .V663 2015