Haitian Vodou

An Introduction to Haiti's Indigenous Spiritual Tradition

De: Mambo Chita Tann

Narrado por: Adenrele Ojo

Haitian Vodou is a fascinating spiritual tradition rich with ceremonies and magic, songs and prayers, dances and fellowship. Yet outside of Haiti, next to no one understands this joyous and profound way of life. In Haitian Vodou, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of:

• Customs, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects
• Characteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners
• Common misconceptions such as "voodoo dolls" and the zombie phenomenon
• Questions and answers for attending ceremonies and getting involved in a sosyete (Vodou house)
• Correspondence tables, Kreyol glossary, supplemental prayer texts, and an extensive list of reference books and online resources

Well-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, Haitian Vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics.

©2012 Mambo Chita Tann (P)2020 Tantor

Very informative!

I love how much detail & respect is used to explain everything in this book. The Author really explains everything in a way for you to understand.

Good Voice Performance

For a review of the literary content of the book, I really think you should check over at Amazon. Today it has a 4.7 out of over 250 reviews. I just want to talk about the performance. They did a good job choosing the voice talent. Adenrele Ojo sounds perfect reading this book. I will say that at times she sounds like a Disney villain, but I don't mean that as serious criticism. Her performance is spot on.

Most Excellent!!

Bonne Mambo T Chita Tann presents Haitian Vodou thoroughly from all aspects - including history, magic, respect, and introduces to novices many of the more commonly known Lwa (spirits). While you cannot learn ceremony from a book, this is an excellent introduction to those new to the beckoning of Haitian Vodou.

Excellent book

I believe in my bones my DNA. Haitian Vodou is my path and hearing Manbo’s story and experiences gave me so much hope the explanations and suggestions were extremely helpful

good, but be mindful of inaccuracies

some inaccuracies, especially with the food preparation. do not wash your chicken with soap! the narrator's creole pronunciations were off

Spiritual knowledge and dedication to the spiritual science was amazing!

Nothing needed to be improved from my standpoint. May be if i knew more about Vodou, something might of stood out.

culture appropriation

this is simply culture appropriation. Blacks can never have anything to themselves. my grandpa is a Voudou priest and this lady is just looking to make money. need my money back.