The Truth About Voodoo May Surprise You Few religions are as misunderstand as Afro-Caribbean traditions like Voodoo, Yoruba, Candomble, Shango, Santeria, and Obeah. Even the most wide-ranging books about Paganism rarely include a discussion of the African earth religions. A Pagan and Voodoo practitioner, author Lilith Dorsey has spent years studying the different Afro-Caribbean traditions of North, Central, and South America. In this thoughtful, well-rounded resource, she demystifies Voodoo religions once and for all. She explains how these belief systemsderived from West African religionsare based in a strong tradition of feminine power, and how all honor the divinities of energy in the universe known as Orishas. Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism provides readers with a comprehensive explanation of each religion, a discussion of the many issues they face today, and an up-to-date list of helpful resources. With a foreword by well-known Wicca and Druid expert Isaac Bonewits, Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism provides what Pagan bookshelves have long needed: a clear road map to understanding the rituals, history, and the shared beliefs and differences of the many Afro-Caribbean traditions. paperback 209 pgs.