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Afro-Cuban Myths: Yemaya and Other Orishas Paperback – April 1, 2005

by Romulo Lachatanere (Author), Christine Ayorinde (Author)

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"A collection of myths from the Yoruba branch of Afro-Cuban religions, the Spanish original of this book (1938) was a pioneer publication in the field. Lachatanere interviewed a practitioner of the most widespread Afro-Cuban religion; taking special care to maintain the oral style in the development of the stories, he reveals the freshness of the narrator's perspective as he outlines the cosmological fabric created by the encounter of the African people with the Catholic religion. The book includes stories of important deities, that will help the reader understand the conceptual world of the believers. Those interested in learning about Afro-Cuban music, art, and poetry will find in this translation an introductory manual to the language, certain foods used in ceremonies, and the role of divination and figures such as the trickster. Jorge Castellanos, a scholar who has published widely on the influence of African culture on Cuban society, provides an introduction that places the author's work in its social and cultural context. The volume includes a short glossary and a selection of songs and prayers dedicated to the deities. Summing up: Recommended. General readers." â O.B. Gonzalez, Loyola University for Choice Magazine

"Carnival in Santiago...here, with her (Bettelheim's) own two essays, the anthology really comes to life." -- African Arts

"Thirty-six illustrations from the original Spanish Ortiz edition and twenty-six field photographs by Judith Bettelheim...help immeasurably to bring these little-known secular rituals to life." -- New West Indian Guide

This invaluable anthology...is required reading for those interested in Cuba's history, religious forms, and popular culture. --Cuba Update

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About Judith Bettelheim: Judith Bettelheim, San Francisco State University, is the co-author of Cuban Festival Arts and numerous scholarly articles.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Markus Wiener Publishers (April 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 155876318X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1558763180
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.41 x 9 inches

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Afro-Cuban Myths

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2005

This book deals with the myths of the orishas. Since it was published in

1938 under the title Oh, Mío Yemayá!, it has become a classic in the

field. It was the first attempt in Cuba to gather a sizeable sample of

the numerous patakíes or myths characteristic of the Regla de Ocha or

Santería, the most widespread of the Afro-Cuban religions practiced on

the island. The author had to overcome prejudice that considered the

religion and its associated literature undeserving of intellectual

attention and at the same time penetrate the secrecy in which black

believers cloaked their beliefs and practices, fearful-with good

reason-of attracting disdain, desecration, and persecution.

About Romulo Lachatañere:

The author (1909-1952) was the first Afro-Cuban intellectual to write extensively on Afro-Cuban religious practices. Together with Fernando Ortiz and Lydia Cabrera, he was the founder of Afro-Cuban research and made it part of the Cuban heritage. His main works offer a description of Santeria and fall somewhere between ethnology and literature. Since its publication in 1938 under the title "Oh, mio yemayá," this book has become a classic in its field. The book is illustrated by Siegfried Kaden, Instituto Superior de las Artes Plásticas, Havana.

About Siegfried Kaden:

Paiter and bookdesigner living in Havana, Cuba and Munich, Germany. He illustrated this book and Cuba Legends by Salvadore Bueno.

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