Popular history africa books showing 150 of 779 king leopolds ghost kindle edition by. What you are going to read is but an initial reaction to reading this book of many parts, that reminded me of the lyrics coat of many colours that my mama sewed for me. Mar 14, 2016 west african vodun world relgions project. For the purposes of this book, west africa can be said to be that part of africa which is bounded by the atlantic ocean in the west and south, by the sahara desert in the north, and in the east by a line corresponding approximately to the present eastern boundary of the british colony of nigeria. What are some great books on africanamerican history. Worship of the vodun is the original source of the haitian religion of vodou, which emerged as a syncretism of african, roman catholic, and caribbean religious traditions by african slaves in haiti.
Hence large elements of west african, particularly yoruba, religion blended with catholicism can be found in religions such as vodun also known as voodoo haiti, candomble brazil and santeria carribean. Discover librarianselected research resources on african history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Zangbeto, a voodoo guardian of the peace under yoruba religious belief. Macmillanpalgrave edition, 2 nd edition david robinson, muslim societies in african history. The name was derived from the god vodun of the west african yoruba people who lived in. Destiny books of inner traditions international, 2007. The most important commodity coming south with the caravans is salt, essential in. Mark of voodoo is the story of her amazing experiences with subsaharan. The power of these images lies not only in their aesthetic, and counteraesthetic, appeal but also in their psychological and emotional effect. List of books and articles about african history online. Kilombo books applicable info on west afrikan vodun, and.
Eric ed037464 an introduction to west african literature. Accordingly, the colonial office drafted elaborate. He was a pioneer in the study of indigenous african history. Discover the best west african history in best sellers. The forms of voodoo practiced today, however, are the results of one of the most inhuman episodes in modern history the african slave trade that took place between the 16 th and 19 th centuries. Vodoun, voudou, voodoo, sevi lwa is commonly called voodoo vudu by the public. What language were the earliest west african books written in. Written by a practitioner of the highest initiatory rank, haitian vodou by mambo chita tann is the only book offering a respectful, firsthand overview of this indigenous tradition. Vodun is not essentially monotheistic so i think the article would benefit from not stating that. West african vodun news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2011 learn how and when. Includes the powerful amengansie slave tradition of calling on the dead, ritual spiritual services, ancestral lineage resurrection, initiation, books. History book 1 by m sibanda, h moyana online at alibris. Art, psychology, and power first edition us first printing edition.
For the purposes of this book, west africa can be said to be that part of africa which is bounded by the atlantic ocean in the west and south, by the sahara desert in the north, and in the east by a line corresponding approximately to the present eastern boundary of the british colony of. Vodun is an ancient religion practiced by some 30 million people in the west african nations of benin, togo and ghana. Vodun meaning spirit in the fon and ewe languages, pronounced with a nasal hightone u. This new edition of topics in west african history has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the requirements of senior secondary and first year university students. West african vodun news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message. African online specializes in all categories of books from nigeria. He wrote and cowrote several books including milestones in nigerian history, a thousand years of west african history written with ian espie, yoruba warfare in the nineteenth century written with r. Other african products in demand around the mediterranean are ivory, ostrich feathers and the cola nut containing caffeine and already popular years ago as the basis for a soft drink. It is this level of vodoun that is understood and practiced in popular culture.
John, haiti or the black republic was written in 1884. The moving wall represents the time period between the last issue available in jstor and the most recently published issue of a journal. T he vodoun vudu voodoo vodou vodun vaudou vaudaux religion at its cosmological, theological, ritual and philosophical core, is an african ancestral religion, practiced today largely in west africa, haiti and througout the diaspora its fundamental tenants are the honoring of specialized deities typically born to africans and honored along with their ancient, and recent. Photographs of west africas vanishing voodoo rituals. Main political facts of wet africa since independence are summarized in an easytoremember table. His imperial majesty axosu agelogbagan agbovi i is the author of a catalog of 20 profound and very lifeapplicable books on indigenous west afrikan vodun and isese ifaorisa traditions, written from the ancient authentic perspective, yet new afrikan current diaspora historical and political reality in approach. Intended to provide help for those interested in studying west african literature, this book is divided into three parts. From haitis culture and history, to vodous sacred beliefs, ceremonies, rituals, and practices grounded in ancestral communion, readers will get a rare look. Vodun is practiced by the fon people of benin, and southern and central togo. Other articles where history of western africa is discussed. Thousand years of west african history and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It aimed at preparing tropical africa for selfrule by gradually transferring local authority from tribal chiefs to members of the westerneducated elite. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. West african beliefs, mingled with christian ones among slaves in the new world, have yielded an interesting belief set that continues to fascinate people globally. An introduction to the history of west africa 3rd edition. African dictators by a a nwankwo fourth dimension publishing company, nigeria the akyem factor in ghanas history 17001875. West and central africa the west african area is important because this is where the majority of slaves departed for the new world.
Vodun is only a spiritual cult in which an important part is devoted to the cult of the ancestors. Ademola ajayi from interdisciplinary and continental perspectives, this volume explores elements of african culture and ideas, indigenous and modern, and how they have evolved through the ages. Beads, bones, rags, straw, leather, pottery, fur, feathers and bloodthese are the raw materials of vodun artworks. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Although we as a people are not directly to blame for what happened those many years ago, many of us do carry with us a collective guilt or shame that can only be attributed to these events. As mentioned, this internet site addresses the void in black history african history by telling the tale of a significant segment of subsahara africans, which includes the yoruba. Worship of the vodun is the original source of the haitian religion of vodou, which emerged as a syncretism of african, roman catholic, and caribbean religious traditions by african slaves in hai. Find history of west africa textbooks at up to 90% off. The name was derived from the god vodun of the west african yoruba people who lived in 18th and 19th century dahomey. The farreaching influence of the west african voodoo, who still exerts a great influence on the people of this region is covered in this book as well as the creation of art and the rituals of the followers.
Media in category west african vodun the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. A new history of empire in early and medieval west africa hardcover by. What kind of art was done by the people of the benin empire now nigeria. Contrary to popular beliefs, in west african vodun, spells are not cast upon someone. The story of west african voodoo posted on december 14, 2015 april 5, 2019 by james bainbridge thanks to its portrayal on the silver screen, voodoo has become a maligned and misunderstood religious practice.
Bo is an occult science whose priest are called bokonon or bokotonon in opposition to vodunsi vodun female priestess and vodunon vodun male priest. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. This collection of essays on precolonial subsaharan african military history is drawn from a number of academic journals and includes some which are considered milestones in african historiographical discourse, as well as others which, while lesser known, provide remarkable insight. Hwlengan is the only existing codified holy book of african vodun. South africa the bantu west and central africa comparative africanamerican caribbean rastafarianism vodun history. Included in this treatise are the numbers, colors, sacred days and contemporary herbs obtainable in the west associated with each deity. It tells you of people whose ancestral history is comparable and rivals that of ancient egypt.
Im embarrassed to say i havent actually read that many. Beautiful site featuring an accurate portrayal of the vodoun and mami wata religion, and its dynamic comeback in america. Vodun cosmology centers around the vodun spirits and other elements of divine essence that govern the earth, a hierarchy that range in power from major deities governing the forces of nature and human society to the spirits of individual streams, trees, and rocks, as well as dozens of ethnic vodun, defenders of a certain clan, tribe, or nation. For current news on africa and more web sites with countrybycountry information go to the link section and click on africa. Ritual and religious specialists among the devotees of the vodun divinities in benin any initiate may become a receptacle of the gods. A history of the gold coast of west africa internet archive. West africa is fast gaining recognition for its wildly beautiful barren. However, its origins in africa date back over 6,000 years. A thousand years of west african history by ajayi and. Vodun is a religion in which an important part is devoted to the cult of the ancestors. Haitian vodou by mambo chita tann an introduction to. The descendants of enslaved africans in haiti brought the vodoun from west africa, its customary official home. West african vodun has its primary emphasis on ancestors, with each family of spirits. West african vodun location the information creation story ceremonies and rituals play a large part in the practice of voodoo.
Present day interactions between the races are directly related to what happened many generations ago. The text is very informative and wellresearched, and, as the blurb on the back of the book confirms the book is of crucial interest to anyone fascinated by african, african american, and caribbean art, the african diaspora and the traditions of voudou and vodun, and also. The term vodun is derived from the god vodun, who was worshiped by west african yoruba men and women who lived in 18th and 19th century dahomey. However, the vodoun religion is far more cosmologically complex, and theologically grounded in the early development of african and global religious civilization than what is displayed in western religious history and culture. In rare instances, a publisher has elected to have a zero moving wall, so their current issues are available. Voodoo dolls are the akodessewa voodoo fetish market in togo. Candomble, lucumi, macumba, and yoruba general background.
New maps illustrate the major themes of west african history. It was compiled from ancient sources by his majesty axosu agelogbagan agbovi i, the king of. I think the article should just try to give an accurate account of west african vodun and not be burdened with trying to bump it up some superiority scale which some christians or europeans or monotheists may hold. Children of blood and bone by tomi adeyemi, tristan strong punches a hole in the sky by kwame mbalia, black leopard. Even if the origin of humanity and the world are explained in vodun mythology, it is not a centered question of the faith. Located at the cutting edge of new scholarship on the social, cultural, economic, and political history of west africa, jwah fills a representational gap by providing a forum for serious scholarship and debate on. Includes the powerful amengansie slave tradition of calling on the dead, ritual spiritual services, ancestral lineage resurrection, initiation, books from an african diaspora perspective and much more. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. This is a refreshing work that views vodun from an artistic and psychological perspective. Home browse history african history african history. The most important commodity coming south with the caravans is salt, essential in the diet of african agricultural communities.
But of books specifically devoted to african american. The most historically iconic vodou ceremony in haitian history was the bois caiman. A serious study that concentrates on the hidden power of objects. Union of south africa treaty of versailles african history we remember american civil war west africa. Sacred gods of vodun is a well articulated, yet concise work, detailing accurate attributes and quality descriptions of 54 of the deities of african vodun. The history of the west african nation before the liberian civil wars charles river editors 4. West african vodun simple english wikipedia, the free.