Rigaud, Milo

Secrets of Voodoo [Afro-Caribbean Religion - Anthropology]

New York: ARCO, 1971. Second Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Translated from the French by Robert B. Cross; Photographs by Odette Mennesson-Riguad.

Through meticulous research and firsthand experience, Rigaud unveils the complex layers of this Afro-Caribbean religion, debunking myths while honoring its spiritual depth.

Red cloth with silver gilt titles and front ornament; 9.5 inches tall; 219 pages; illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The dust jacket has the price of $7.95 with corner and edge wear, minor loss on the lower spine tip. Second Printing.

The book examines various aspects of Vodou, including its syncretic nature blending African, indigenous Caribbean, and Catholic influences in a comprehensive exploration of the spiritual practices and beliefs rooted in Haitian Vodou. Rigaud, a respected ethnographer and houngan (Vodou priest), provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the rituals, deities, and cultural significance of Vodou.

Rigaud elucidates the roles of houngans and mambos (priestesses), the importance of ancestor worship, and the rituals such as ceremonies honoring the lwa (spirits). Rigaud's narrative is both scholarly and accessible, appealing to readers interested in anthropology, religious studies, and cultural history. [Adapted from Reviews]

Subjects: Vodou, Haitian Culture, Afro-Caribbean Religion, Anthropology, Religious Studies.

Item #20724

Price: $75.00