The Magic of Marie Laveau
Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
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Narrated by:
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Adenrele Ojo
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By:
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Denise Alvarado
About this listen
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.
©2019 Denise Alvarado; foreword copyright 2019 by Carolyn Morrow Long (P)2020 TantorWhat listeners say about The Magic of Marie Laveau
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- Melinda Burge
- 03-10-2022
Expected more mysticism
It is okay, but to me it is a little dry or factual. I expected it to delve more into Marie's character, and to explain Marie's Voodoo beliefs, and how they contrasted with antebellum New Orleans. From what I understand there is a lack of information regarding this side of her life, but its inclusion I believe would improve the book's entertainment value. The narrator is good. A good solid read, but no shooting stars here.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-04-2024
very good
a good easy book to listen too and there is a lot to learn about in it too.
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- Buyer beware
- 08-09-2023
To sleepy to continue
Couldn’t get into this story. This was my first audiobook. Maybe I was expecting to much.
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