The Mysterious Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveaux
Author | : Ina J. Fandrich |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2005-04-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135872922 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135872929 |
Rating | : 4/5 (929 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Mysterious Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveaux written by Ina J. Fandrich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-04-21 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigates the emergence of powerful female leadership in New Orleans' Voodoo tradition. It provides a careful examination of the cultural, historical, economic, demographic and socio-political factors that contributed both to the feminization of this religious culture and its strong female leaders.