El monte

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Summary: Good Book
Review: I have this book in Spanish and found it very useful but you must have notions of youruba languag or you will get lost in the text.

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Summary: Cabrera is the best!
Review: If your looking for a book on the afro-cuban religions, this is possibly the best one written. Cuban anthropologist Lydia Cabrera has written one of the best books on the subject. She discusses the myths, rituals and history of the religions derived from the congo and from the yoruba people who were brought as slaves into Cuba. In addition, Cabrera's text has a mamomth dictionary of various herbs, fruits, and vegetables, explaining who their spiritual owner is in addition to what the item can be used for. Cabrera also discusses the secret society of the Nanigos. It's a shame that this text has yet to be translated into English as it deserves to have a wider audience. Nonetheless, if you can read in spanish and are interested in this subject, this is definately a book to buy!

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Summary: Very informative
Review: This book is very informative; a must for anyone interested in the workings of the santero religion.