Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture

Tackling a wide range of Vodou practices and images, the essays in this collection introduce readers to the history and practice of the religion, and correct the many of the general misconceptions about Vodou. The book focuses specifically on the role Vodou plays in Haiti, the country in which it has its strongest following, examining the influence it has on spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, national identity, popular culture, writing and art.