Haitian Vodou Handbook: Protocols for Riding with the Lwa by Kenaz Filan

Kenaz Filan’s The Haitian Vodou Handbook introduces the lwa and the religious and cultural setting in which they are honored. Mythology, ancestral lineages, sacred space and ritual tools provide context for understanding Haitian Vodou beyond popular stereotypes.

Filan discusses offerings, ceremonies and respectful relationships with spirits, with particular attention to readers practicing without a local society. The book also considers Vodou’s relationship with Catholicism and the importance of seeking guidance as one’s study develops.