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Voodoo in Haiti is a masterwork of observation and description by one of the most distinguished anthropologists of the twentieth century. Alfred Métraux (1902-1963) has written a rich and lasting study of the lives and rituals of the Haitian mambos and adepts, and of the history and origins of their religion. It is an accurate and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood cultures in the world.
Translated by Hugo Charteris
Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz
Translated by Hugo Charteris
Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz
Voodoo in Haiti is a masterwork of observation and description by one of the most distinguished anthropologists of the twentieth century. Alfred Métraux (1902-1963) has written a rich and lasting study of the lives and rituals of the Haitian mambos and adepts, and of the history and origins of their religion. It is an accurate and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood cultures in the world.
Translated by Hugo Charteris
Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz
Translated by Hugo Charteris
Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz
Ãœber den Autor
Alfred Metraux
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz • 1
Foreword • 15
1 • THE HISTORY OF VOODOO
Origins and History of the Voodoo Cults • 25
2 • THE SOCIAL FRAMEWORK OF VOODOO
I. The Social Framework of Voodoo • 58
II. Voodoo Clergy and Cult-groups • 61
III. The Sanctuaries • 77
3 • THE SUPERNATURAL WORLD
I. Gods and Spirits in Haitian Voodoo • 82
II. The Power of the Loa • 95
III. The Voodoo Pantheon • 100
IV. Possession • 120
V. Epiphany of the Gods • 141
VI. Dreams • 143
VII. The Cult of Twins • 146
VIII. Animist Beliefs • 153
4 • RITUAL
I. Ritual • 157
II. The Ritual Salutations • 158
III. The Flag Parade • 160
IV. Invocation Formulae • 161
V. The Libations • 162
VI. Orientation Rites • 162
VII. Material Representation of Divinity • 163
VIII. The Sacrifice • 168
IX. Offerings • 176
X. Music and Dance • 177
XI. Initiations Rites in Haitian Voodoo • 192
XII. Mystical Marriage in Voodoo • 212
XIII. The Conjuring Up of Loa • 219
XIV. The Feast of Yams • 224
XV. Voodoo Christmas in Haiti • 226
XVI. The Cult of the Dead • 243
5 • MAGIC AND SORCERY
I. Magic and Sorcery • 266
II. The Societies of Sorcerers • 292
III. White Magic • 305
IV. Ordeals • 319
V. Divination • 320
6. VOODOO AND CHRISTIANITY
Voodoo and Christianity • 323
Conclusion • 359
Notes • 367
Glossary • 373
Bibliography • 379
Index • 391
Foreword • 15
1 • THE HISTORY OF VOODOO
Origins and History of the Voodoo Cults • 25
2 • THE SOCIAL FRAMEWORK OF VOODOO
I. The Social Framework of Voodoo • 58
II. Voodoo Clergy and Cult-groups • 61
III. The Sanctuaries • 77
3 • THE SUPERNATURAL WORLD
I. Gods and Spirits in Haitian Voodoo • 82
II. The Power of the Loa • 95
III. The Voodoo Pantheon • 100
IV. Possession • 120
V. Epiphany of the Gods • 141
VI. Dreams • 143
VII. The Cult of Twins • 146
VIII. Animist Beliefs • 153
4 • RITUAL
I. Ritual • 157
II. The Ritual Salutations • 158
III. The Flag Parade • 160
IV. Invocation Formulae • 161
V. The Libations • 162
VI. Orientation Rites • 162
VII. Material Representation of Divinity • 163
VIII. The Sacrifice • 168
IX. Offerings • 176
X. Music and Dance • 177
XI. Initiations Rites in Haitian Voodoo • 192
XII. Mystical Marriage in Voodoo • 212
XIII. The Conjuring Up of Loa • 219
XIV. The Feast of Yams • 224
XV. Voodoo Christmas in Haiti • 226
XVI. The Cult of the Dead • 243
5 • MAGIC AND SORCERY
I. Magic and Sorcery • 266
II. The Societies of Sorcerers • 292
III. White Magic • 305
IV. Ordeals • 319
V. Divination • 320
6. VOODOO AND CHRISTIANITY
Voodoo and Christianity • 323
Conclusion • 359
Notes • 367
Glossary • 373
Bibliography • 379
Index • 391
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 1989 |
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Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Thema: | Lexika |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9780805208948 |
ISBN-10: | 0805208941 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Metraux, Alfred |
Ãœbersetzung: | Hugo Charteris |
Hersteller: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 203 x 132 x 23 mm |
Von/Mit: | Alfred Metraux |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 29.04.1989 |
Gewicht: | 0,481 kg |
Ãœber den Autor
Alfred Metraux
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz • 1
Foreword • 15
1 • THE HISTORY OF VOODOO
Origins and History of the Voodoo Cults • 25
2 • THE SOCIAL FRAMEWORK OF VOODOO
I. The Social Framework of Voodoo • 58
II. Voodoo Clergy and Cult-groups • 61
III. The Sanctuaries • 77
3 • THE SUPERNATURAL WORLD
I. Gods and Spirits in Haitian Voodoo • 82
II. The Power of the Loa • 95
III. The Voodoo Pantheon • 100
IV. Possession • 120
V. Epiphany of the Gods • 141
VI. Dreams • 143
VII. The Cult of Twins • 146
VIII. Animist Beliefs • 153
4 • RITUAL
I. Ritual • 157
II. The Ritual Salutations • 158
III. The Flag Parade • 160
IV. Invocation Formulae • 161
V. The Libations • 162
VI. Orientation Rites • 162
VII. Material Representation of Divinity • 163
VIII. The Sacrifice • 168
IX. Offerings • 176
X. Music and Dance • 177
XI. Initiations Rites in Haitian Voodoo • 192
XII. Mystical Marriage in Voodoo • 212
XIII. The Conjuring Up of Loa • 219
XIV. The Feast of Yams • 224
XV. Voodoo Christmas in Haiti • 226
XVI. The Cult of the Dead • 243
5 • MAGIC AND SORCERY
I. Magic and Sorcery • 266
II. The Societies of Sorcerers • 292
III. White Magic • 305
IV. Ordeals • 319
V. Divination • 320
6. VOODOO AND CHRISTIANITY
Voodoo and Christianity • 323
Conclusion • 359
Notes • 367
Glossary • 373
Bibliography • 379
Index • 391
Foreword • 15
1 • THE HISTORY OF VOODOO
Origins and History of the Voodoo Cults • 25
2 • THE SOCIAL FRAMEWORK OF VOODOO
I. The Social Framework of Voodoo • 58
II. Voodoo Clergy and Cult-groups • 61
III. The Sanctuaries • 77
3 • THE SUPERNATURAL WORLD
I. Gods and Spirits in Haitian Voodoo • 82
II. The Power of the Loa • 95
III. The Voodoo Pantheon • 100
IV. Possession • 120
V. Epiphany of the Gods • 141
VI. Dreams • 143
VII. The Cult of Twins • 146
VIII. Animist Beliefs • 153
4 • RITUAL
I. Ritual • 157
II. The Ritual Salutations • 158
III. The Flag Parade • 160
IV. Invocation Formulae • 161
V. The Libations • 162
VI. Orientation Rites • 162
VII. Material Representation of Divinity • 163
VIII. The Sacrifice • 168
IX. Offerings • 176
X. Music and Dance • 177
XI. Initiations Rites in Haitian Voodoo • 192
XII. Mystical Marriage in Voodoo • 212
XIII. The Conjuring Up of Loa • 219
XIV. The Feast of Yams • 224
XV. Voodoo Christmas in Haiti • 226
XVI. The Cult of the Dead • 243
5 • MAGIC AND SORCERY
I. Magic and Sorcery • 266
II. The Societies of Sorcerers • 292
III. White Magic • 305
IV. Ordeals • 319
V. Divination • 320
6. VOODOO AND CHRISTIANITY
Voodoo and Christianity • 323
Conclusion • 359
Notes • 367
Glossary • 373
Bibliography • 379
Index • 391
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 1989 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Thema: | Lexika |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9780805208948 |
ISBN-10: | 0805208941 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Metraux, Alfred |
Ãœbersetzung: | Hugo Charteris |
Hersteller: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 203 x 132 x 23 mm |
Von/Mit: | Alfred Metraux |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 29.04.1989 |
Gewicht: | 0,481 kg |
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