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Haitian Vodou

By: Monique Joiner Siedlak
Narrated by: Drama Simpson
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Haitian vodou: a fascinating spiritual tradition of haiti.

Haitian vodou is a vibrant and fascinating indigenous tradition from the island of Haiti. It is an amazing and colorful spiritual tradition comprised of ceremony, music, dances, prayers, magic, and community.

Haitian Vodou by Monique Joiner Siedlak explores this rich Haitian tradition beginning with a look at Haitian history and how the tradition known as Haitian vodou evolved. She then moves on to cover the basic principles and ethics of Haitian vodou. Her fascinating work also includes a discussion of common confusions and controversies associated with Haitian vodou as well as a discussion of Haitian vodou today.

Monique includes an interesting discussion of the “mysteries” or “the invisibles” of Haitian vodou; the Lwa, stemming from the French les lois or “the laws” in English. These are the spiritual basis or foundation on which Haitian vodou is founded.

Learn about:

  • The Rada Lwa
  • The Petro Lwa
  • The Gede Lwa
  • Other Lwa

Listeners will love learning about Haitian vodou ceremonies, rites of passage, divination, white magic, and the societies of sorcerers. Her book is truly an incredible listen for anyone interested in studying or learning about the world's diverse religions or spirituality.

Buy Haitian Vodou by Monique Joiner Siedlak today and introduce yourself to the rich and fascinating Haitian tradition called vodou. You will enjoy listening to and learning about this extraordinary Haitian tradition.

©2019 Monique Joiner Siedlak (P)2020 Oshun Publications LLC

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