Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN-10: 1-4399-0041-8 (Paper); 1-4399-0040-X (Cloth); 1-4399-0175-9 (Electronic)
ISBN-13: 978-1-4399-0041-3 (Paper); 978-1-4399-0040-6 (Cloth); 978-1-4399-0175-5 (Electronic)
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Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: African Connections: Historical Roots Of Afro- Caribbean Religions
1. Yoruba, Fon- Ewe, Ashanti, and Kongo Cultural History
2. African Cultus and Functionaries
PART II: Vodou: Haitian Religion
3. Vodou and the Haitians’ Struggle
4. Serving the Lwa
PART III: Santeria And Palo Monte: Cuban Religion Of The Orisha And Drums
5. Caribbean Santeria
6. Energy of the Ashe Community and Cultus
7. Palo Monte Mayombe
PART IV: Creole Religions Of The Southern Caribbean
8. Dancing to Orixas’ Axe in Candomble
9. Umbanda and Its Antecedents
10. Orisha Powers: Creole Religion in Trinidad and Tobago
PART V: Jamaica’s Creole Religions: Culture Of Resistance And Rhythms
11. Obeah: Magical Art of Re sis tancer
12. Myal and Kumina in Jamaica’s Past
13. Poco, Zion, and Convince
14. The Rastafari Chant
Conclusion
Notes
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index
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