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Voodoo: Search for the Spirit

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How has voodoo, a folk religion rooted in African ritual, survived the centuries of persecution? Discover in this book the answers to many questions about the beliefs, practices, and evolution of voodoo. Witness its enduring spirit.

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1995

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Laënnec Hurbon

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13 reviews
January 13, 2010
This small book gave a great historical look at Voodoo in Haiti. Would recommend it to anyone curious about other cultures and trying to get past stereotypes about this religion.
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Author 24 books159 followers
April 18, 2014
This is a nice little introductory book about the topic of Vodou. There are amazing illustrations of ritual art, flags, veves, and the like. I recommend it for any serious Vodou library.
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271 reviews54 followers
January 11, 2017
Although it's not a perfect account, this is probably THE best introduction to the subject available. As far as photos go, it is the next best thing to Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou available as yet.
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April 9, 2009
This book is short but full of good information and beautiful images. I felt that it was oddly organized and, at times, lacking in detail (i.e. a rather vague mention of werewolves that left me wondering...). I did thoroughly appreciate the collection of documents at the end.
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December 19, 2009
Voodoo: Search for the Spirit (Abrams Discoveries) by Laennec Hurbon (1995)
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