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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 informatio... More

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:
o the Gullah and their ways
o how to bring good luck and avoid bad luck
o spells and curses and how to avoid them
o how to cook up traditional good-luck meals for New Year's Day
o a real voodoo village you can visit
o sweetgrass baskets
o events and tours to acquaint you with Lowcountry culture.

In a selection of Lowcountry tales that feature voodoo, meet:
o a boo hag bride who sheds her skin at night
o Dr. Buzzard, the most famous root doctor
o a giant ghost dog
o a young man whose love potion worked too well
o George Powell, who outwitted a haint
o Crook-Neck Dick, who (mostly) outwitted a hangman
o Doctor Trott, who captured a mermaid.

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