Author : Ina J. Fandrich
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135872910
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Mysterious Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveaux by : Ina J. Fandrich
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 341 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.