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Author:
Alvarado, Denise, author.
Title:
The magic of Marie Laveau : embracing the spiritual legacy of the voodoo queen of New Orleans / Denise M. Alvarado ; foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long.
Publisher:
Weiser Books,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
pages cm
Subject:
Laveau, Marie,--1794-1881.
Vodou--New Orleans--New Orleans--History--19th century.
New Orleans (La.)--Religious life and customs.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
ISBN:
1578636736
9781578636730
LCCN:
2019037909
Locations:
GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)
FYPI314 -- Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch (Asbury)
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)
GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)

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