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

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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

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Includes bibliographical references

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Main title

The magic of Marie Laveau

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sound recording audiobook download

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

Table Of Contents

La Belle de Nouvelle Orleans. The birth of a queen -- The tomb of the widow Paris -- Laveau Voudou: a new religion. Becoming a devotee. Developing a respectful servitude -- Creating an altar of devotion -- Petitioning Marie Laveau. The laveau magiospiritual legacy. Categories of conjure in the Laveau voudou tradition -- Bottle speels and container spells -- Candle magick -- Cahtolic conjure -- Coffin conjure -- Death conjure -- Fetishism: doll baby conjure and ju ju -- Front porch conjure -- Graveyard work -- Gris gris -- Magick lamps -- Supplications -- Water rituals. Final thoughts

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