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Black Gods: Orisa Studies in the New World

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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.

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.

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.

This enduring classic provides a comprehensive breakdown of the major Orisa, how they correspond to nature and the human mind and body and how the Orisa'Ifa faith impacts its devotees. An excellent book that broke ground for accurate and pro-indigenous religions of Africa.

New copies at prices below $30.00 are readily available. Do not let unscrupulous vendors try to overcharge. Take your time, you will find a copy.

John tells you as it is. Excellent work.
Anthony Ferreira
Oluo Ifa De

I cried as i read this book... chapter by chapter, word for word! You will get a more in-depth view of the orishas. It echoed what has been in my soul for years!