The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic
Description
Tracing four centuries of Black women’s spiritual knowledge, this illuminating work explores the traditions, practices, and stories that have shaped American ideas of magic. From mojos and mermaids to medicine and ritual, it reveals how Black women transformed inherited wisdom into sources of healing, protection, creativity, and power. Blending history, folklore, and cultural criticism, the book challenges the ways their contributions have been marginalized or misunderstood while affirming their enduring influence on American life.
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paperback
Grand Central Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2025
352 pages
ISBN: 9781538769508
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First Published
2025
Language
eng
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