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The Magic of Marie Laveau

Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans

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The Magic of Marie Laveau

By: Denise Alvarado
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
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The life and work of the legendary "Pope of Voodoo", Marie Laveau - a free woman of color who practically ruled New Orleans in the mid-1800s

Marie Laveau may be the most influential American practitioner of the magical arts; certainly, she is among the most famous. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the US. Devotees venerate votive images of Laveau, who proclaimed herself the "Pope of Voodoo." She is the subject of respected historical biographies and the inspiration for novels by Francine Prose and Jewell Parker Rhodes. She even appears in Marvel Comics and on the television show American Horror Story: Coven, where she was portrayed by Angela Bassett.

Author Denise Alvarado explores Marie Laveau's life and work - the fascinating history and mystery. This book gives an overview of New Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains spells, prayers, rituals, recipes, and instructions for constructing New Orleans voodoo-style altars and crafting a voodoo amulet known as a gris-gris.

©2019 Denise Alvarado; foreword copyright 2019 by Carolyn Morrow Long (P)2020 Tantor Magic Studies Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Religious Spirituality Women

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What can I say Denise Alvarado outdid herself!!!! Amazing! Great research! I feel the love and respect! The reading voice though is not very good, just ok.

Such a good book!!!!!

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This was nicely done.. It is very informative with detailed spells and instructions.. I was very intrigued.

Informative

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Fantastic scholarship on the life and magic of Marie Laveau. I have been burned many times looking for authentic records of her life, but this and Long's book truly deliver.

Beautiful, informative, and inspired

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I feel spiritual connections all around me whether it's walking down the side of the road or talking to a complete stranger I wanted to know how I could better learn myself how I could pay tribute to those who came before me and this book right here help me

education is always best

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I’ve heard of Marie Laveau but didn’t know about her. The author Denise Alvarado did a wonderful job explaining the life of Marie Laveau and the difference between her and her daughter. I am going to purchase the paper book after listening to the audio version. The narrator Andenrele Ojo’s voice was pleasant to listen to throughout the entire audio book.

The Spells And Conjures Are Eye Opening

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this book was awesome to listen to I enjoyed the story I enjoyed what I learned I'm definitely going to buy the hard copy take notes so I can hands and improve my knowledge of all things spiritual thank you so much this was an awesome awesome book

phenomenal

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Not sure how I feel about this book. Being from Louisiana I grew up with the legends and stories that sound this woman.I was surprised by the Catholic influence in what she became, a VooDoo Queen. Not sure I believe everything in the book but it is an interesting read with enough biography and history to be interesting to me.

The Queen of VooDoo

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This book has changed my life! Getting the full story well researched with lots of interesting details about the culture and magical work. The ending is very moving as well

Phenomenal, and phenomenal woman

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enjoyed this very much. Very informative book. narrator was dutiful . would recommend to anyone interested in the REAL Marie Laveau

Really learned alot

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this book contains so much wisdom, I loved every second of it! I learned so much ❤️

loved it

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