The Voodoo Encyclopedia
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The Voodoo Encyclopedia

Magic, Ritual, and Religion

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The Voodoo Encyclopedia

Magic, Ritual, and Religion

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This compelling reference work introduces the religions of Voodoo, a onetime faith of the Mississippi River Valley, and Vodou, a Haitian faith with millions of adherents today. 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 entries, the work describes various aspects of Voodoo in Louisiana and Haiti, covering topics such as important places, traditions, rituals, and items used in ceremonies. Contributions from scholars in the field provide a comprehensive overview of the subject from various perspectives and address the deities and ceremonial acts. The book features an extensive collection of primary sources and a selected, general bibliography of print and electronic resources.

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Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2015
ISBN
9781610692090
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Alphabetical List of Entries
  6. List of Entries by Topic
  7. Preface
  8. A–Z Entries
  9. Visual Representations of Vodou and Voodoo
  10. Primary Documents
  11. 1. Early Descriptions of New Orleans Voodoo, 1763–1863
  12. 2. Two Accounts of Voodoo in Missouri, 1880s–1890s
  13. 3. Reports of Marie Laveau’s Death, 1881
  14. 4. Mississippi Valley Voodoo Songs, 1885 and undated
  15. 5. Spenser St. John and Vodou, 1889
  16. 6. A New Orleans Voodoo Ceremony, 1904
  17. 7. Opening Ceremony from New Orleans Voodoo/Hoodoo, 1920s–1930s
  18. 8. Interview of Mambo Patricia Scheu (Vye Zo Komande LaMenfo), 2013
  19. 9. Congress of Santa Barbara Declaration
  20. 10. U.S. Library of Congress Changes Subject Heading from “Voodooism” to “Vodou,” 2012
  21. Bibliography
  22. About the Editor and Contributors
  23. Index