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New Release! When African slaves were brought to the American South to work the plantations, they brought with them their culture, traditions, and religion--including what came to be called voodoo. This unique blend of Christianity, herbalism, and folk magic is still practiced in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Though a beginner's guide, Lowcountry Voodoo offers a surprising wealth of information about this fascinating part of Lowcountry life. Learn about *the Gullah and their ways *how to bring good luck and avoid bad luck *spells and curses and how to avoid them *events and tours to acquaint you with Lowcountry culture In a section of Lowcountry tales that feature voodoo, meet *a boo hag bride who sheds her skin at night *Dr. Buzzard, the most famous root doctor *a giant ghost dog *a young man whose love potion worked too well *George Powell, who outwitted a haint ...and several more captivating tales!
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