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Haitian Vodou: An Introduction to Haiti's Indigenous Spiritual Tradition
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About Haitian Vodou: An Introduction To Haiti's
Product Description Haitian 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 Haitian Vodou, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of: Customs, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects Characteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners Common misconceptions such as "voodoo dolls" and the zombie phenomenon Questions and answers for attending ceremonies and getting involved in a sosyete (Vodou house) Correspondence tables, Kreyol glossary, supplemental prayer texts, and an extensive list of reference books and online resources Well-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, Haitian Vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics. Review (please remove this review. Thank you.) "....An essential read for anyone who is curious about or already engaged in the study or practice of not only Vodou, but any Afro-Caribbean tradition." - Saumya Arya Haas, State of Formation/HuffPo religion blogger From the Back Cover Discover Vodou Culture! About the Author Mambo Chita Tann (Tamara L. Siuda) (Portland, OR) is a mambo asogwe of Haitian Vodou. She has more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, author, and lecturer on African religions. Outside of Vodou, she is a professional Egyptologist/Coptologist and appeared in a History Channel documentary about Egypt. Tamara is also involved in charitable and other efforts to benefit the people of Haiti and Egypt, and her own Haudenosaunee and Métis family and ancestors.
