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The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans

The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans - Paperback

by Denise Alvarado
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Availability:In StockContributor:Denise Alvarado, Carolyn Morrow Long (Foreword by)Publish date:2020-02-01Pages:224
Language:EnglishPublisher:Weiser BooksISBN-13:9781578636730ISBN-10:1578636736UPC:9781578636730Book Category:Body, Mind & Spirit, ReligionBook Subcategory:Witchcraft, Magick Studies, Indigenous, Folk & TribalSize:9.00 x 6.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.7804Product ID:SC9APVMM9M

The 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

Marie 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 American Horror Story: Coven, where she was portrayed by Angela Bassett.

Author 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.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Weiser BooksISBN-13:9781578636730ISBN-10:1578636736UPC:9781578636730Book Category:Body, Mind & Spirit, ReligionBook Subcategory:Witchcraft, Magick Studies, Indigenous, Folk & TribalSize:9.00 x 6.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.7804Product ID:SC9APVMM9M
Denise Alvarado (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 The Conjurer's Guide to St. Expedite, The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook, the Hoodoo Almanacs, Workin' in da Boneyard, Hoodoo and Conjure New Orleans, Crossroads Mamas 2015 Spiritual Baths for Every Occasion, the Voodoo Doll Spellbook, Voodoo Dolls in Magick and Ritual and more. Her provocative artwork has been featured on several television shows including National Geographic'sTaboo, The Originals, and Blue Bloods. 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.
Publisher: Weiser Books

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Denise Alvarado, Carolyn Morrow Long (Foreword by)

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Denise Alvarado

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