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Product Identifiers
PublisherCity Lights
ISBN-100872861716
ISBN-139780872861718
eBay Product ID (ePID)607890
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecrets of Voodoo
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPaganism & Neo-Paganism, Ethnic & Tribal, Cults
Publication Year1985
IllustratorYes
FeaturesReprint
GenreReligion
AuthorMilo Rigaud
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN85-019054
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal299/.6
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisSecrets of Voodoo traces the development in Haiti and the Americas of this complex religion from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods of loas and their function, the symbols and signs, rituals, and the ceremonial calendar of Voodoo; and the procedures for performing magical rites are given. "Voodoo," derived from the words meaning "introspection" and " mystere " is a system of belief about the formation of the world and human destiny with clear correspondences in other world religions. Rigaud makes these connections and discloses the esoteric meaning underlying Voodoo's outward manifestations, which are often misinterpreted. Translated from the French by Robert B. Cross. Drawings and photographs by Odette Mennesson-Rigaud. Milo Rigaud was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, in 1903, where he spent the greater part of his life studying Voodoo tradition. In Haiti he studied law, and in France ethnology, psychology and theology. The involvement of Voodoo in the political struggle of Haitian blacks for independence was one of his main concerns after he returned to his country., Secrets of Voodoo traces the development of this complex religion (in Haiti and the Americas) from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods or loas and their function, the..., Secrets of Voodoo traces the development of this complex religion (in Haiti and the Americas) from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods or loas and their function, the symbols and signs, rituals, the ceremonial calendar of Voodoo, and the procedures for performing magical rites are given. "Voodoo," derived from words meaning "introspection" and "mystery," is a system of belief about the formation of the world and human destiny with clear correspondences in other world religions. Rigaud makes these connections and discloses the esoteric meaning underlying Voodoo's outward manifestations, which are often misinterpreted. The book is translated from the French by Robert B. Cross and includes drawings and photographs by Odette Mennesson-Rigaud. Milo Rigaud was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, in 1903, where he spent the greater part of his life studying the Voodoo tradition. In Haiti he studied law, and in France ethnology, psychology, and theology. The involvement of Voodoo in the political struggle of Haitian blacks for independence was one of his main concerns., Secrets of Voodoo traces the development in Haiti and the Americas of this complex religion from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods of loas and their function, the symbols, signs, rituals and the ceremonial calendar of Voodoo; and the procedures for performing magical rites are given. "Voodoo," derived from the words meaning "introspection" and " mystere ," is a system of belief about the formation of the world and human destiny with clear correspondences in other world religions. Rigaud makes these connections and discloses the esoteric meaning underlying Voodoo's outward manifestations, which are often misinterpreted. Translated from the French by Robert B. Cross. Drawings and photographs by Odette Mennesson-Rigaud.
LC Classification NumberBL2490.R5313 1985
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- Feb 06, 2025
This is a classic book about Haitian Voo...
This is a classic book about Haitian Voodoo. I already read most of it online. I bought this for research purposes.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 05, 2016
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Very good book on voodoo and the product is in good conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
