Secrets of Voodoo traces the development in Haiti and the Americas of this complex religion from its sources in Africa. the book represents a straightforward account of the gods (loas), and their function, symbols, rituals.

    Milo Rigaud was born in Port au Prince, Haiti and spent the greater part of his life studying Voodoo tradition.

    An essential book for anyone interested in Haiti and Voodoo.

    Second-hand out-of-print paperback (difft cover)

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