Voodoo Gods
Author : Zora Neale Hurston
Publisher :
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 21,32 MB
Release : 1939
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Creole Religions of the Caribbean
Author : Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 35,85 MB
Release : 2011-07-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814762573
Book Description
A comprehensive introduction to the syncretic religions developed in the Caribbean region Creolization—the coming together of diverse beliefs and practices to form new beliefs and practices—is one of the most significant phenomena in Caribbean religious history. Brought together in the crucible of the sugar plantation, Caribbean peoples drew on the variants of Christianity brought by European colonizers, as well as on African religious and healing traditions and the remnants of Amerindian practices, to fashion new systems of belief. Creole Religions of the Caribbean offers a comprehensive introduction to the syncretic religions that have developed in the region. From Vodou, Santería, Regla de Palo, the Abakuá Secret Society, and Obeah to Quimbois and Espiritismo, the volume traces the historical–cultural origins of the major Creole religions, as well as the newer traditions such as Pocomania and Rastafarianism. This second edition updates the scholarship on the religions themselves and also expands the regional considerations of the Diaspora to the U. S. Latino community who are influenced by Creole spiritual practices. Fernández Olmos and Paravisini–Gebert also take into account the increased significance of material culture—art, music, literature—and healing practices influenced by Creole religions.
Wild Witchcraft
Author : Emma Kathryn
Publisher :
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 47,85 MB
Release : 2018-05-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781983002441
Book Description
Wild Witchcraft is for those witches to whom the wild calls. This small collection of writings offer fresh insight into witchcraft, giving new perspective on the basics, but also encompasses what comes next. This book is for all seekers, regardless of their path or tradition, with the emphasis on personal praxis over dogma, with practical tips and advice that the witch can adapt to meet their own needs.
Tell My Horse
Author : Zora Neale Hurston
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0061847399
Book Description
“Strikingly dramatic, yet simple and unrestrained . . . an unusual and intensely interesting book richly packed with strange information.” —New York Times Book Review Based on Zora Neale Hurston’s personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a vividly authentic picture of the ceremonies, customs, and superstitions of voodoo.
Land of Love and Drowning
Author : Tiphanie Yanique
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 26,23 MB
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0698168801
Book Description
Recipient of the 2014 American Academy of Arts and Letters Rosenthal Foundation Award A major debut from an award-winning writer—an epic family saga set against the magic and the rhythms of the Virgin Islands. In the early 1900s, the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule, and an important ship sinks into the Caribbean Sea. Orphaned by the shipwreck are two sisters and their half brother, now faced with an uncertain identity and future. Each of them is unusually beautiful, and each is in possession of a particular magic that will either sink or save them. Chronicling three generations of an island family from 1916 to the 1970s, Land of Love and Drowning is a novel of love and magic, set against the emergence of Saint Thomas into the modern world. Uniquely imagined, with echoes of Toni Morrison, Gabriel García Márquez, and the author’s own Caribbean family history, the story is told in a language and rhythm that evoke an entire world and way of life and love. Following the Bradshaw family through sixty years of fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, love affairs, curses, magical gifts, loyalties, births, deaths, and triumphs, Land of Love and Drowning is a gorgeous, vibrant debut by an exciting, prizewinning young writer.
The Cultural Politics of Obeah
Author : Diana Paton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 36,41 MB
Release : 2015-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1107025656
Book Description
A study of the importance of debates about obeah, and state suppression of it, for Caribbean struggles about freedom and citizenship.
The Book of Obeah
Author : Sandra Carrington-Smith
Publisher : Axis Mundi Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,99 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781846942990
Book Description
Upon the passing of her grandmother, Melody receives instructions to take her ashes to the bayou country of southern Louisiana for rites based on an ancient West African religion. This leads to a crossroads of her culture and beliefs. Melody is challenged by her new perceptions of reality.
Radiance Lost
Author : Raafeke
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,87 MB
Release : 2021-02-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1525585258
Book Description
Inspired by Caribbean and African culture and mythology, Radiance Lost is a story of adventure, self-discovery, family, and friendship. When Zara is abducted by mysterious shadow spirits from her home in the jungle, her older brother, Nwanne, is forced to leave the only home he’s known to save her. With the guidance of an akụkọ named Chwal, the companionship of a creature named Bakari, the knowledge of a seer named Tai, and the help from other friends and acquaintances he meets along the way, Nwanne journeys through Juuga and discovers a magical ability within himself that he must master as he prepares for the inevitable dangers that lie ahead. Throughout his quest to find his sister, Nwanne also discovers the true meaning of deceit and trust, the value and negotiations of life itself, and the heaviness of bonds with family and loved ones. Radiance Lost is a fascinating adventure that will both captivate and resonate with modern fantasy fans.
The Language of the Blues
Author : Debra Devi
Publisher : True Nature Books
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 38,12 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9781624071850
Book Description
A comprehensive dictionary of blues lyrics invites listeners to interpret what they hear in blues songs and blues culture, including excerpts from original interviews with Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, and many others.
Witches & Shamans (From Voodoo to Wicca)
Author : Ivy Holloway
Publisher : Sherwood Publications
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 2023-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN :
Book Description
Witchcraft...Magic...and an undeniable link in history and modern spiritual practices. Humans are innately curious and yearn to unravel the mysteries of the universe that reason alone cannot explain. Whether Voodoo, Candomblé, Hoodoo, Neo-Paganism, or Wicca, each has played a significant role in various cultures, helping humans comprehend life, love, pain, and spirituality. A blend of different beliefs, witchcraft was heavily influenced by cultural and social factors that either encouraged or discouraged its practices—sometimes witches are good, sometimes bad, sometimes both... their intentions remain shrouded in mystery. If you desire to learn more about them, and the history of spiritual practices on the American continent from past to present, THIS is the book for you! From reviews and descriptions of mystical rituals without judgment to a fascinating play-by-play of how we got to where we are today, this book has it all! Inside Witches & Shamans (from Voodoo to Wicca): Uncover the enchanting origins of religious practices like Voodoo, Santeria, Wicca, and more! Unearth the true nature of magic and rituals within each unique spiritual practice. Discover how the arrival of European and African slaves shaped pre-colonial spirituality. Explore the profound impact of North and South American history on beliefs surrounding magic and witchcraft. And much, much more! Enrich your spiritual knowledge with a global view of how cultures connect to deeper and genuine expressions of mystical practices. Grab a copy of Witches & Shamans (from Voodoo to Wicca) and embark on a spellbinding journey—today!
