Voodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft is a comprehensive book on the history, practices, and beliefs of witchcraft in the West Indies. Written by Joseph J. Williams, the book explores the different forms of witchcraft in the region, including voodoo and obeah. It delves into the origins of these practices, their cultural significance, and the role they have played in the history of the West Indies.The book provides a detailed account of the rituals, spells, and traditions associated with these practices, as ...
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Voodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft is a comprehensive book on the history, practices, and beliefs of witchcraft in the West Indies. Written by Joseph J. Williams, the book explores the different forms of witchcraft in the region, including voodoo and obeah. It delves into the origins of these practices, their cultural significance, and the role they have played in the history of the West Indies.The book provides a detailed account of the rituals, spells, and traditions associated with these practices, as well as the beliefs and myths that have developed around them. It also examines the social and political context in which witchcraft has been practiced, including its role in resistance movements against colonialism and slavery.Voodoos and Obeahs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the West Indies, as well as those interested in the study of witchcraft and the occult. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of a little-known aspect of Caribbean culture, and sheds light on the complex and often misunderstood world of West Indian witchcraft.1932. Voodoo and obeah are distinct from one another, both in origin and practice, and to understand the force and influence they originally exercised over their devotees, we must disassociate them from the myriad of other forms of magic that have impinged themselves upon them. The author spent a vast amount of time in Jamaica, studying the people, seeking out practitioners and sought to extend his knowledge. He has spent nearly twenty-five years culling the works of others, gleaning the facts from the fiction. This volume is a result of his research and observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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