Je Jongle Au Bon Dieu Quand Je Traite - Traiteurs in Francophone Louisiana / Les Guérisseurs En Louisiane Francophone

"Je jongle au bon Dieu quand je traite" highlights a local understanding of traitement, or treatment as it is called in English, a healing tradition specific toFrancophone Louisiana. Sharing the need for medical attention, the Cajun, Creole, and Native American populations borrowed from each others practices, leading to in a blending of Indigenous, afro-Caribbean, and European traditions that resulted in healing practices distinct to the population of south Louisiana that continue to this day. Based on extensive interviews with local traiteurs in both French and English, author Dana Gravot explains many of the standard traditions involved in traitement as well as common home remedies.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Dana David Gravot
• Editore: University of Louisiana
• Lingue: Inglese, Francese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 08.10.2024
• EAN: 9781959569008
• ISBN: 978-1-959569-00-8
• Pagine: 144
• Dimensioni: 124 mm x 175 mm x 10 mm
• Peso: 136 g
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Etnologia > Demologia