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The magic of Marie Laveau : embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans
Alvarado, Denise2020
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Marie Laveau may be the most influential -- and is among the most famous -- American practitioner of the magical arts. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the US. This book explores Laveau's life and work -- the history and mystery. It gives an overview of New Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains spells, prayers, rituals, recipes, and instructions for constructing New Orleans Voodoo-style altars and crafting your own gris-gris.
Main title:
The magic of Marie Laveau : embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans / Denise Alvarado ; foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long.
Author:
Alvarado, Denise, authorLong, Carolyn Morrow, writer of foreword
Imprint:
Newburyport, MA : Weiser Books, 2020.©202019.
Collation:
202 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781578636730 (paperback)
Dewey class:
299.675092299
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1993988