Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #222267 in Books
• Published on: 1998-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 104 pages

Customer Reviews

A must have book
John Mason is one of the best authors since he does not try to sweeten, or to hide aspects of santeria, simply he shows them the way they are. This book is no exeption talks about the orisa explaing each, and tries to convey their esence to the reader.
While basic, touches very deep meanigs of the truth of the orisa.

Fascinating and thought provoking
This book has a unique point of view on what Orishas are and their different powers and manifestations.

You will never perceive the Orisha/Santeria/Lukumi community in the same way after reading this book. It will open your eyes to the beauty of Orisha.

African Origins Celebrated
John Mason celebrates the African-ness of Santeria and Lukumi; (not all practitioners respect those origins). This book is my first recommendation to the neophyte of African Religious Traditions, and I've recommended this book to college kids in "Comparative Religion" classes. Too often African Spirituality is treated in a condescending manner; this is THE book that elevates Ifa/Orisa to its rightful place of esteem. John Mason's literary style is clean, honest, and profound.