The Voodoo Encyclopedia

Magic, Ritual, and Religion

Jeffrey E. Anderson (University of Louisiana, Monroe, USA)

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA
30 November 2023

History of the Americas; Comparative religion; Eclectic & esoteric religions & belief systems

This compelling reference work introduces the religions of Voodoo, a onetime faith of the Mississippi River Valley, and Vodou, a Haitian faith with millions of adherents today.

Unlike its fictional depiction in zombie films and popular culture, Voodoo is a full-fledged religion with a pantheon of deities, a priesthood, and communities of believers. Drawing from the expertise of contemporary practitioners, this encyclopedia presents the history, culture, and religion of Haitian Vodou and Mississippi Valley Voodoo. Though based primarily in these two regions, the reference looks at Voodoo across several cultures and delves into related religions, including African Vodu, African Diasporic Religions, and magical practices like hoodoo.

Through roughly 150 alphabetical entries, the work describes various aspects of Voodoo in Louisiana and Haiti, covering topics such as important places, traditions, rituals, and items used in ceremonies. Contributions from scholars in the field provide a comprehensive overview of the subject from various perspectives and address the deities and ceremonial acts. The book features an extensive collection of primary sources and a selected, general bibliography of print and electronic resources.

Edited by: Jeffrey E. Anderson (University of Louisiana Monroe USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: NIPPOD
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9798765114742
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alphabetical List of Entries List of Entries by Topic Preface A–Z Entries Visual Representations of Vodou and Voodoo Primary Documents Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index

Jeffrey E. Anderson is the Dr. William R. Hammond Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, USA.

Reviews for The Voodoo Encyclopedia: Magic, Ritual, and Religion

This is a valuable reference work for public, high school, and college libraries and for special libraries focusing on religion or folk arts. * Booklist *