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9781403971616
Tackling a wide range of Vodou practices and images, the essays in this collection introduce readers to the history and practice of the religion, and correct many of the common misconceptions about Vodou. The book focuses specifically on the role Vodou plays in Haiti, the country in which it has its strongest following, examining the influence it has on spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, national identity, popular culture, writing, and art.Michel, Claudine is the author of 'Vodou in Haitian Life And Culture Invisible Powers', published 2006 under ISBN 9781403971616 and ISBN 1403971617.
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