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Haitian Vodou
- An Introduction to Haiti's Indigenous Spiritual Tradition
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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Haitian Vodou
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Publisher's Summary
Haitian Vodou is a fascinating spiritual tradition rich with ceremonies and magic, songs and prayers, dances and fellowship. Yet outside of Haiti, next to no one understands this joyous and profound way of life. In Haitian Vodou, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of:
- Customs, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects
- Characteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners
- Common misconceptions such as "voodoo dolls" and the zombie phenomenon
- Questions and answers for attending ceremonies and getting involved in a sosyete (Vodou house)
- Correspondence tables, Kreyol glossary, supplemental prayer texts, and an extensive list of reference books and online resources
Well-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, Haitian Vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics.
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- Stephanoushka
- 2023-07-26
cultural appropriation
It's not the worse book about Voodoo, but once again, it's just another white person making a buck off other people's culture. As an actual member of the Haitian /African diaspora, I'm offended and I wish I'd known that before I downloaded.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-07-08
should be a political book not vodou
I found the book informational however I also found it very difficult to follow and listen to. I found the reader distracting or not easily listen to
I also found ALL the terms used confusing and difficult to follow and understand as there was no effort to help someone who doesn't have much knowledge or understanding to the practice let alone all the traditional terms.
I respect the use of the terms I just wish they helped more for people who aren't from Haiti to understand it all
overall I found it not to be the best book
mostly a history story is how or why Haiti was under such distress.
perhaps the intent was to draw awareness to the circumstances surrounding Haiti and not so much about the practice of Vodou or understand of its work as I don't think I could tell you ONE thing about Vodou after listen to the book (as nothing really stuck)
but I can tell you all about the history and how Haiti has been under poor leadership and dealt a horrible hand of abuse and use
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