Quimbanda: The Cult of the Red and Black Flame.
(NP): Martinet Press, 2016. First Edition. Softcover. Large octavo. 570 pages. Original illustrated wrappers, many b&w illustrations, bibliography. From the publisher: "The Cult of the Red and Black Flame is a gateway to understand the complex and dark system that is Brazilian Quimbanda. Its content elucidates in full the historical context that spawned Quimbanda, the cult of the ancients, highlighting many points of the cult and the cause and importance of its practice. Additionally, this volume contains within its pages concepts never before published about the formation of the Mighty Dead, the Seven Kingdoms and their sub-kingdoms, as well the names of many Exus and Pombagiras and their descriptions and actions. Containing numerous Pontos, Chants and rites and prayers aimed at facilitating further understanding and insight in relation to connecting the Adept with the ancestry and powers that are in harmony with the wrathful, chaotic and evolutionary spiritual path that is Quimbanda." Just a hint of shelf wear otherwise appears "as new", thus about Fine condition. Out of print and scarce. Item #69509
ISBN: 9780997836349
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