TY - BOOK AU - Alvarado,Denise AU - Long,Carolyn Morrow TI - The magic of Marie Laveau: embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans SN - 9781578636730 PY - 2020/// CY - Newburyport, Massachusetts PB - Weiser Books KW - Laveau, Marie, KW - Vodou KW - Louisiana KW - New Orleans KW - History KW - 19th century KW - New Orleans (La.) KW - Religious life and customs N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - "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"-- ER -