Bibliograph

The magic of Marie Laveau, embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans, Denise M. Alvarado ; foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long

Type

Label

The magic of Marie Laveau, embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans, Denise M. Alvarado ; foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The magic of Marie Laveau

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Denise M. Alvarado ; foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long

Sub title

embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans

Summary

"Marie Laveau may be the most influential-and is among the most famous-American practitioner of the magical arts. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the US. This book explores Laveau's life and work-the history and mystery. It gives an overview of New Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains spells, prayers, rituals, recipes, and instructions for constructing New Orleans Voodoo-style altars and crafting your own gris-gris"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

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