{"product_id":"haitian-vodou-an-introduction-to-haitis-indigenous-spiritual-tradition-paperback","title":"Haitian Vodou: An Introduction to Haiti's Indigenous Spiritual Tradition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMambo Chita Tann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaitian 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 \u003cem\u003eHaitian Vodou\u003c\/em\u003e, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustoms, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon misconceptions such as \"voodoo dolls\" and the zombie phenomenon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions and answers for attending ceremonies and getting involved in a sosyete (Vodou house)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrespondence tables, Kreyol glossary, supplemental prayer texts, and an extensive list of reference books and online resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, \u003cem\u003eHaitian Vodou\u003c\/em\u003e will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMambo Chita Tann \u003c\/strong\u003e(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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 08, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757158367520,"sku":"9780738730691","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2f34f8addb72d657240623e61a8c1a87.webp?v=1780095275","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/haitian-vodou-an-introduction-to-haitis-indigenous-spiritual-tradition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}