Secrets of Voodoo

Milo Rigaud

ISBN 10: 0872861716 / ISBN 13: 9780872861718

Published by City Lights Publishers, 1985

About this Item

Publisher: City Lights, 1985. FINE softcover in bright orange wraps with illustrations in white and titles in black, as issued. Reprint Edition. Previous owner's artistic embossed stamp at bottom of half-title page, otherwise as new.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Secrets of Voodoo
• Publisher: City Lights Publishers
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872861716
• ISBN 13: 9780872861718
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 10 ounces

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Synopsis

Secrets of Voodoo traces the development of this complex religion (in Haiti and the Americas) from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods or loas and their function, the symbols and signs, rituals, the ceremonial calendar of Voodoo, and the procedures for performing magical rites are given.

“Voodoo,” derived from words meaning “introspection” and “mystery,” is a system of belief about the formation of the world and human destiny with clear correspondences in other world religions. Rigaud makes these connections and discloses the esoteric meaning underlying Voodoo’s outward manifestations, which are often misinterpreted. The book is translated from the French by Robert B. Cross and includes drawings and photographs by Odette Mennesson-Rigaud.

Milo Rigaud was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, in 1903, where he spent the greater part of his life studying the Voodoo tradition. In Haiti he studied law, and in France ethnology, psychology, and theology. The involvement of Voodoo in the political struggle of Haitian blacks for independence was one of his main concerns.

About the Author

Milo Rigaud was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, in 1903, where he spent the greater part of his life studying Voodoo tradition. In Haiti he studied law, and in France ethnology, psychology and theology. The involvement of Voodoo in the political struggle of Haitian blacks for independence was one of his main concerns after he returned to his country.