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Voodoo For Dummies

AvDenise M. Alvarado

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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An approachable and accurate guide to Voodoo. Ready to connect with the unseen world, the angels, and the spirits of those who have passed? Voodoo For Dummies is a fascinating and easy-to-follow guide to Voodoo (also known as Vodou), a celebrated system of beliefs practiced widely around the world. This book explains the history of this tradition, one that has been passed down orally through the generations, as well as the Iwa (spirits), myste (mysteries), anvizib (the invisibles), zanj (angels), and the spirits of those who have passed away and how they’re interconnected. You’ll learn all about the regional varieties of Voodoo and the different ritual practices that restore harmony and balance. You’ll also discover the different Voodoo holidays and celebrations and the different kinds of healing, divination, and protection prayers that adherents use in their lives. Inside: How Voodoo followers understand the difference between the visible and the unseen worldThe different kinds of prayers, songs, dances, and gestures that Voodoo practitioners use in their ritualsHow the history of Voodoo interacts with contemporary society to create a vibrant new way of practicing the religionPerfect for practicing followers of Voodoo and beginner magic users considering Voodoo as their main occult education practice, Voodoo For Dummies is also a great read for everyone interested in learning more about this rich collection of traditions and overall religion.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-07-09
Mått:188 x 231 x 23 mm
Vikt:522 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:384
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394400232

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Denise M. Alvarado is the author of more than 20 books on folk magic traditions of the American South and a member of the American Anthropological Association. She has consulted with Scotland Yard, the History Channel, and multiple production companies on Voodoo and Southern folk magic.

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Introduction 1Part 1: Understanding the World of Voodoo 5CHAPTER 1: Introducing the Story of Voodoo 7CHAPTER 2: Exploring the Voodoo Universe 23CHAPTER 3: Unmasking the Many Faces of Voodoo 39CHAPTER 4: Exploring Cultural Processes and Their Effect on Voodoo 55CHAPTER 5: Deciding Whether Voodoo Is Right For You 73Part 2: Sacred Order, Sacred Symbols, Sacred Spaces83CHAPTER 6: Exploring the Priests and Priestesses of Voodoo 85CHAPTER 7: Understanding Ritual Symbolism 101CHAPTER 8: Identifying Sacred Spaces and Structures 121Part 3: Living the Voodoo Tradition 139CHAPTER 9: Observing Voodoo Rituals and Ceremonies 141CHAPTER 10: Practicing Ancestor Reverence 157CHAPTER 11: Serving the Spirits 171HAPTER 12: Demystifying Controversial Voodoo Practices 187Part 4: Performing Voodoo Magic 201CHAPTER 13: Practicing Voodoo Techniques 203CHAPTER 14: Gathering the Tools of Voodoo 213CHAPTER 15: Preparing Voodoo Magic Baths 229CHAPTER 16: Using Herbs for Medicine and Magic 245CHAPTER 17: Creating Gris-Gris 263CHAPTER 18: Doing It Right: Disposing Ritual Remains and Closing Rituals 275Part 5: Taking Cautions and Precautions 285CHAPTER 19: Protecting Yourself: Spotting Charlatans and Scams 287CHAPTER 20: Understanding Authority and Appropriate Boundaries 299CHAPTER 21: Finding Reputable Teachers and Healthy Communities 311Part 6: The Part of Tens 323CHAPTER 22: Ten Must-Know Spirits of the Voodoo Pantheon 325CHAPTER 23: Ten Voodoo Rituals for Everyday Life 331Appendix: Voodoo Spirits 339Index 345