Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of HaitiThis is the classic, intimate study, movingly written with the special insight of direct encounter, which was first published in 1953 by the fledgling Thames & Hudson firm in a series edited by Joseph Campbell. Maya Deren's Divine Horsemen is recognized throughout the world as a primary source book on the culture and spirituality of Haitian Voudoun. -- Publisher description. |
Contents
AUTHORS PREFACE | 5 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
LES MORTS LES MYSTÈRES ET LES MARASSA 1 The Point of Departure | 21 |
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