New Orleans voodoo

New Orleans Voodoo examines the aspects of New Orleans's history and culture that have made voodoo a vibrant, meaningful presence even in the 21st century. Amulets, candles, jinxes, and spirits, they're all part of New Orleans Voodoo. You'll learn all about their origins and uses in New Orleans Voodoo. But this book will also take you back to the beginnings, when slaves uprooted from West Africa brought their religion to Louisiana, where it blended with the Christianity practiced by French and Spanish colonists.