{"product_id":"the-magic-of-marie-laveau-embracing-the-spiritual-legacy-of-the-voodoo-queen-of-new-orleans-paperback","title":"The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDenise Alvarado\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarolyn Morrow Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe life and work of the legendary \"Pope of Voodoo,\" Marie Laveau--a free woman of color who practically ruled New Orleans in the mid-1800s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarie Laveau may be the most influential American practitioner of the magical arts; certainly, she is among the most famous. 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. Devotees venerate votive images of Laveau, who proclaimed herself the \"Pope of Voodoo.\" She is the subject of respected historical biographies and the inspiration for novels by Francine Prose and Jewell Parker Rhodes. She even appears in Marvel Comics and on the television show \u003ci\u003eAmerican Horror Story: Coven\u003c\/i\u003e, where she was portrayed by Angela Bassett.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Denise Alvarado explores Marie Laveau's life and work--the fascinating history and mystery. This book 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 a voodoo amulet known as a gris-gris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDenise Alvarado\u003c\/b\u003e (1960) was born and raised in the rich Creole culture of New Orleans, Louisiana. She has studied indigenous healing traditions from a personal and academic perspective for over four decades. She is the author of numerous books about Southern folk traditions, including the \u003ci\u003eThe Conjurer's Guide to St. Expedite\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHoodoo Almanacs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWorkin' in da Boneyard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHoodoo and Conjure New Orleans\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrossroads Mamas 2015 Spiritual Baths for Every Occasion\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eVoodoo Doll Spellbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVoodoo Dolls in Magick and Ritual \u003c\/i\u003eand more. Her provocative artwork has been featured on several television shows including \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaboo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Originals\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBlue Bloods\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a rootworker in the Louisiana folk magic tradition, a spiritual artist, and teacher of southern conjure at Crossroads University, crossroadsuniversity.com. Visit her websites: creolemoon.com and patreon.com\/denisealvarado for a little sweet tea and conjure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6.1 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 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771348255008,"sku":"9781578636730","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/21e0cfc4ffa066f5c41788e1c365f540.webp?v=1780385173","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-magic-of-marie-laveau-embracing-the-spiritual-legacy-of-the-voodoo-queen-of-new-orleans-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}