Cults of Obsession Through the Eyes of Scholars. Invisible Riders

The book "Invisible Riders. Cults of Obsession Through the Eyes of Scholars" will open the way into the religious history of the peoples of Africa and the African diaspora in the New World, introducing the mysteries of cults of obsession and the amazing discoveries of anthropologists. The author offers a special perspective on the historical roots and development of African cultures, trying to find answers to many mysteries. What is the connection between voodoo and the Black Lives Matter movement? How to get pregnant with the spirit of a prematurely deceased child to turn them into an adult warrior? Why did colonial ethnography consider magic a manifestation of savagery and backwardness, while modern scholars assert that spirits and deities cannot be reduced to mere human imagination? What are the states of trance and ways to enter them? You will learn about the origins and transformations of the ritual practices of voodoo, santeria, zar, and other directions, about the interactions of their followers with modern technologies and globalization. You will see how these cults adapt and undergo changes in today's world while preserving their ancient essence. If you are ready to follow the author and delve into the world of "invisible riders," it is time to open this book.