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African diaspora
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Afro-Caribbean religions : an introduction to their historical, cultural, and sacred traditions by
Call Number: BL2565 .M87 2010Explores the historical roots of Afro-Caribbean religions, including Voudou, Santeria and Candomble. -
Creole religions of the Caribbean : an introduction from Vodou and Santería to Obeah and Espiritismo by
Call Number: BL2565 .F47 2003"Over and above the accurate and detailed descriptions of the various spiritual practices of the Caribbean, the authors have clearly delineated the historic origin and connection of Creole practices to African religions, often indicating the specific regions of Africa from which they came. ... the first of its kind to present comprehensive, well-researched treatise of Obeah, Myalism, Quimbois, Espiritismo, Vodou, Santeria, Regla de Palo, and the Abukua Secret Society as well as ... Rastafarianism and Pocomania."--Multicultural Review -
Santería : correcting the myths and uncovering the realities of a growing religion by
Call Number: BL2532.S3 C52 2007"provides an accessible, sympathetic introduction to an often-misunderstood religion, Santeria. Intended for seekers or those with no background in the religion"--CHOICE
Native American traditions
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Native North American religious traditions : dancing for life by
Call Number: E98.R3 P227 2007"Drawing upon three decades of scholarship and participation in Anishinabe, Cree, Pikuni, and Tlingit ceremonies, Paper has attempted a comprehensive introduction to Native North American religions."--CHOICE -
Where the lightning strikes : the lives of American Indian sacred places by
Call Number: E98.R3 N33 2006"16 "biographies of place," each of a habitat illustrating the bond between North American Indian cultures and their environment perpetuated by myths, legends, and rituals. [Includes] some of the thousands of mounds in the Midwest thought to express cosmological beliefs"--Booklist -
Legends of the Lakota
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Call Number: E99.D1 L36x -
The island of the Anishnaabeg : thunderers and water monsters in the traditional Ojibwe life-world
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Call Number: Lass Center - E99.C6 S715 1995Ojibwe myths and religious practices. -
NeoPaganism and Wicca
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Drawing down the moon : witches, Druids, goddess-worshippers, and other pagans in America by
Call Number: BF1573 .A34 2006"clear-sighted compendium of information about the rebirth of Pagan religions"--Amazon.com -
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The encyclopedia of witches, witchcraft and wicca by
Call Number: REFERENCE - BF1566 .G85 2008REFERENCE BOOK. May not be checked out.
"The expanded introduction includes a brief history of Western cultural responses to witchcraft, which ties together nicely the historical and contemporary aspects of this important work."--CHOICE.