The magic of Marie Laveau : embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans /
Alvarado, Denise,
The magic of Marie Laveau : embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans / Denise M. Alvarado ; foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long. - xvi, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
"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"--
9781578636730 1578636736
2019037909
Laveau, Marie, 1794-1881.
Vodou--History--Louisiana--New Orleans--19th century.
New Orleans (La.)--Religious life and customs.
The magic of Marie Laveau : embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans / Denise M. Alvarado ; foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long. - xvi, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
"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"--
9781578636730 1578636736
2019037909
Laveau, Marie, 1794-1881.
Vodou--History--Louisiana--New Orleans--19th century.
New Orleans (La.)--Religious life and customs.