The a study of powerful female leadership in nineteenth-century New Orleans Fandrich, Ina Johanna 1957- creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. enk 2016 2005 monographic eng 1 online resource (xiii, 329 pages) : illustrations. Introduction -- The African cultural and religious roots of voodoo -- New Orleans' free women of color -- New Orleans' voodoo women -- The historical Marie Laveaux -- The mythical Marie Laveaux -- Conclusion: the politics of myth-making. Ina Johanna Fandrich. Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-321) and index. n-us-la Laveau, Marie 1794-1881 Vodou Louisiana New Orleans History 19th century New Orleans (La.) Religious life and customs African American women Louisiana New Orleans Social conditions 19th century New Orleans (La.) Social conditions BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Spirituality / Paganism & Neo-Paganism RELIGION / Comparative Religion BL2490 .F53 2016eb 299.6/75/092 B Fandrich, Ina J. Florence : Taylor and Francis, ©2016 9781135872922 1135872929 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1233885 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1233885 N$T 160510 20200709060448.0 ocn949275447 eng