As Senhoras do pássaro da noite

"Collection of essays by specialists on the orixás African-American religion describes religion's mythic foundation, traditional institutions, and ritual practices as observed in Africa, Brazil, and Cuba. Includes diverse analyses and interpretations of rituals and beliefs, the history of cults, and an up-to-date bibliography. Useful for specialists and researchers, and for initiates in Afro-Brazilian religions"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.