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Jamaican Culture and International Folklore, Superstitions, Beliefs, Dreams, Proverbs and Remedies
Jamaican Culture and International Folklore Superstitions Beliefs Dreams Proverbs and Remedies Author:Claudette Copney Escape to the beautiful sounds of Calypso music, the vivid colors of red, black, green and gold, and the sensuous taste of gumbo and sugar cane rum. Follow Claudette Copney on this enchanting and captivating journey through her native home of Jamaica in her new book, Jamaican Culture and International Folklore, Superstitions, Beliefs, Dreams, P... more »roverbs and Remedies. A colorful collection of self-help remedies and dream interpretations as well as accurate and thorough information on the customs and traditions of the Jamaicans, Claudette Copney's book has something to offer everyone. Covering topics such as tourist attractions, religion, food, music, folklore, superstitions and even a few Calypso songs, Jamaican Culture packs a wealth of information between its colorful cover. Copney travels to her past and recounts the magic of the holidays in Jamaica and the mischief of her school days. She blends her own reminiscences with a thorough exploration of ancient traditions and customs in order to create an educational self-help resource, a valuable travel guide to those who may visit Jamaica, and a tremendously entertaining book for people of all cultures and interests. As a native of Jamaica and resident of the United States for some twenty years, Claudette Copney is able to clearly emphasize those aspects of the Jamaican culture which are often misunderstood by Americans. She explains the true origins and meaning of the rastafarian lifestyle, including the common hairstyle of dreadlocks and the significance of the red, green and gold colors of the Rasta flag. Copney also delves into the widely misunderstood realm of herbal healing, superstitions and dream interpretation. Her work is a tribute to this unique and vibrant culture and a wonderful resource for any reader who enjoys being swept away by enchanting stories of far away places.« less