Book Details + Condition: Original Publications (New York). First Softcover Edition, 1982. 228 pages, with Index and Glossary of Santeria terms. Migene Gonzalez-Wippler, author of "Santeria: African Magic in Latin America" among other works, here explores the Magico-Religious system that remains an enigma to the Christian world. In this raw, emotional story, Migene reports her own extraordinary encounters with the religion as both a researcher and initiate. She also shares actual offerings and rituals that you can do to enlist the aid of the African deities for specific purposes. Chapters include:
- Yoruba
- The Orishas
- The Santero
- Coconuts and Cowrie Shells
- Of Life and Death
- Rituals and Ceremonies
- Possession
- Making the Saint
- Eleggua and the Warriors
- Fire and Lightning
- And much more.
Firm binding; normal light wear to covers; light foxing to endpapers; interior is clean and free of markings.
