Voodoo encyclopedia magic ritual (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Zustand: Good. Good+; Hardcover; Light-to-moderate shelfwear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; Ink stamp to the first endpaper, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is tight with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium-Large Format (Quatro, 9.75" - 10.75" tall); 2.2 lbs; Photograph of voodoo doll to covers, and title in red and blue lettering; 2015, Holtzbrinck Publishing; 464 pages; "The Voodoo Encyclopedia: Magic, Ritual, and Religion," by Jeffrey E. Anderson.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 502 pages. 10.00x7.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.