Overview

Haitian Vodou is a fascinating spiritual tradition rich with ceremonies and magic, songs and prayers, dances and fellowship. Yet outside of Haiti, next to no one understands this joyous and profound way of life. ln Haitian Vodou, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of: Customs, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects Characteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners Common misconceptions such as ""voodoo dolls"" and the zombie phenomenon Questions and answers for attending ceremonies and getting involved in a sosyete (Vodou house) Correspondence tables, Kreyol glossary, supplemental prayer texts, and an extensive list of reference books and online resources Well-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, Haitian Vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics.

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Author:   Mambo Chita Tann
Publisher:   Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Imprint:   Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9780738730691

ISBN 10:   0738730696
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   08 February 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction About Indigenous Spiritual Traditions and Cultural Appropriation   Part 1: What is Haitian Vodou? Chapter 1: Zo Li Mache: How Haiti, and Haitian Vodou, Came to Be Chapter 2: Aprè Bondye: Basic Principles and Ethics of Haitian Vodou Chapter 3: What Haitian Vodou is Not: Confusions and Controversies   Part 2: Lezanj: Meet the 21 Nations of the Lwa Chapter 4: The Rada Lwa Chapter 5: The Petro (Petwo) Lwa Chapter 6: The Gede Lwa Chapter 7: Other Lwa   Part 3: Seremoni: Haitian Vodou Ceremonies and Rites of Passage Chapter 8: Sèvi Lwa: Serving the Lwa Chapter 9: Wanga: Haitian Vodou Magic Chapter 10: Sosyete: The Vodou Family, Initiation, and Practice Chapter 11: First Steps in Haitian Vodou   Appendix I: Glossary Appendix II: Haiti Timeline Appendix III: Catholic Prayers Appendix IV: Lwa Table of Correspondences Further Reading/Online Resources (books, periodicals, Internet) Index

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Mambo Chita Tann (Chicago, IL) is a mambo asogwe, the highest initiated rank in Haitian Vodou. She has more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, published author, and lecturer on African religions. She is also a professional Egyptologist and the spiritual leader of the Kemetic Orthodox Faith, a modern form of ancient Egyptian religion, and has appeared in a History Channel documentary about Egypt under her given name, Tamara L. Siuda. Visit the author online at Legba.biz.

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