Mysteries and secrets of Voodoo, Santeria and Obeah

R. Lionel Fanthorpe

From the Publisher: The secrets of Santeria, Voodoo and Obeah are among the oldest enigmas in the world. Their roots go back to pre-historic Africa-perhaps even beyond that. From the 16th century onwards, the slave trade brought these ancient mysteries to the West, where they blended strangely with traditional Christianity: the ancient African gods became identified with legendary saints. This integration of the two faiths slowly evolved to form the many varieties of Santeria, Obeah and Voodoo that are widely practiced throughout the world today. Their characteristic dancing and drumming seem able to invoke strange states of mind in which almost anything is possible. Even stories of zombies-the walking dead-till persist. Is there a rational explanation for them? Contemporary Voodoo priests, priestesses, magicians and enchanters use rare herbs and spices as well as charms, dolls and...

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