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The Magic of Marie Laveau
Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
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The life and work of the legendary "Pope of Voodoo," Marie Laveau—a free woman of colour 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. The Magic of Marie Laveau 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.
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Denise Alvarado's The Magic of Marie Laveau is praised for its comprehensive research and readable narrative that delves deep into the life and spiritual practices of Marie Laveau. The book blends history and practical magic, making it an invaluable resource for devotees of the Laveau voodoo tradition and those interested in understanding New Orleans' cultural and spiritual heritage. It offers insight into Marie Laveau's influence on Voodoo, Hoodoo, and Conjure practices, providing practical spells and rituals alongside a well-informed biography that many find transformative and enlightening.
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ISBN: 9781578636730
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 January 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Weiser Books
Illustration: Photographs and illustrations
Contributors:
- Foreword by Carolyn Morrow Long
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 345g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Denise Alvarado (1960) was born and raised in the rich Creole culture of New Orleans, Louisiana. She has studied indigenous healing traditions from a personal and academic perspective for over four decades. She is the author of numerous books about Southern folk traditions, including the The Conjurer's Guide to St. Expedite, The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook, the Hoodoo Almanacs, Workin' in da Boneyard, Hoodoo and Conjure New Orleans, Crossroads Mamas 2015 Spiritual Baths for Every Occasion, the Voodoo Doll Spellbook, Voodoo Dolls in Magick and Ritual and more. Her provocative artwork has been featured on several television shows including National Geographic'sTaboo, The Originals, and Blue Bloods. She is a rootworker in the Louisiana folk magic tradition, a spiritual artist, and teacher of southern conjure at Crossroads University, crossroadsuniversity.com. Visit her websites: creolemoon.com and patreon.com/denisealvarado for a little sweet tea and conjure.
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