| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 52 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
| Event |
Originally produced by Documentary Educational Resources in 1985. |
| Summary |
Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion of Vodou (voodoo) from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English. |
| Subject |
Creole. |
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American. |
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Caribbean. |
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Haitian. |
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Louisiana Creole. |
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Mediums. |
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Religious beliefs. |
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Cultural change and history. |
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Religious rites and ceremonies. |
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Voodooism. |
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Religion. |
| Added Author |
Kramer, Karen, producer, author.
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Kernisant, Karl, contributor.
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LeGros, Anne-Marie, contributor.
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Kanopy (Firm)
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| In: |
Watertown, MA : Documentary Educational Resources (DER) |
| Music No. |
1115767 Kanopy |
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