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Holy Harlots: Femininity, Sexuality, and Black Magic in Brazil Kelly E. Hayes
Holy Harlots: Femininity, Sexuality, and Black Magic in Brazil
Kelly E. Hayes
Examines the intersections of social marginality, morality, and magic in contemporary Brazil by analyzing the beliefs and religious practices related to the Afro-Brazilian spirit entity Pomba Gira. This title provides an intimate account of the intricate relationship between Pomba Gira and one of her devotees, Nazare da Silva.
312 pages, 18 b/w photographs
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 11, 2011 |
| ISBN13 | 9780520262652 |
| Publishers | University of California Press |
| Pages | 312 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 227 × 19 mm · 452 g |
| Language | English |