Hoodoo Mysteries: Folk Magic, Mysticism & Rituals
by Rev Ray T. Malbrough
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Author: Rev Ray T. MalbroughEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-11-08
ISBN: 0738703508
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
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Summary: 5 Stars
Being a student of religous studies I am always interested in the beliefs and practices of other cultures. Those who are interesed in attending a college to learn comparative religion can easily find a college anywhere in the U.S. in the appendix listing them. Hoodoo and Voodoo has facinated me since my visit to New Orleans. Crosses and offerings at Marie Laveaux's grave, yes I have seen that done at her tomb. Spirits of the dead are a part of hoodoo belief and Mr. Malbrough give us some detail in The Hoodoo Mysteries as to how he personally invokes them for help. I have used La Santissima Muerte many times but I like his example of how to invoke the help of the gede of Voodoo. It is something about Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte that attract me. I see nothing new age about the samples of hoodoo magic given. It is good to know that some people do write from their own experience and this shows in the way that Mr. Malbrough writes. After reading The Hoodoo Mysteries I can see a richness in cultrual diversity presented in hoodoo as it can be practiced in Louisiana. I thought it interesting in the chapter on the spiritual baths about putting a picture of the saint upside down when petitioning them for help. My parents did this with a statue of Saint Joseph buried in the yard when they wanted to sell their house and it worked. I know looking through the shops in New Orleans all types of ingredients used to make these baths for sale. Mr. Malbrough tells you what they are used for in baths that are made. Though I was raised Catholic I think that I will use some of this information in my own religious practice. I like the idea that I can practice either hoodoo or voodoo and still not give up my Catholic heritage.
Summary of Hoodoo Mysteries: Folk Magic, Mysticism & Rituals
Ray T. Malbrough is one of the few hereditary folk magicians raised in Louisiana. In his latest book, he presents a living history of the magico-religious practices of Louisiana Hoodoo, the American cousin of traditional Haitian Voudoo. Learn how this religious belief survived as it developed within American shores. Explore the different types of divinatory and magical practices still in use today.Wicca Books
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