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Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture

Download or Read eBook Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture PDF written by C. Michel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-11-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 9780312376208
ISBN-13 : 0312376200
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Book Synopsis Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture by : C. Michel

Book excerpt: This collection introduces readers to the history and practice of the Vodou religion, and corrects many misconceptions. The book focuses specifically on the role Vodou plays in Haiti, where it has its strongest following, examining its influence on spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, national identity, popular culture, writing and art.


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