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Jul 2023
26m 31s

Lore 232: Empowered

Aaron Mahnke
About this episode

Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

FURTHER READING

For those who want to learn more about today’s topic, go find a copy of Zora Neale Hurston’s article “Hoodoo in America” in The Journal of American Folklore, vol. 44 (1931): pp 317-417.

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©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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