Book El Monte – Igbo Finda | Lydia Cabrera's Book on Yoruba Religion, Palo Monte, and Afro-Cuban Traditions

El Monte is one of the most important and respected works on Afro-Caribbean traditions and religions of African origin in Cuba. Written by renowned anthropologist Lydia Cabrera, this book gathers knowledge, stories, beliefs, sacred plants, and spiritual practices related to Yoruba culture, Palo Monte, and Afro-Cuban folklore.

Considered a fundamental text for scholars and practitioners, El Monte explores the relationship between nature, Orishas, spirits, and traditions passed down from generation to generation. The work documents the use of ewe (sacred plants), rituals, prayers, myths, and spiritual knowledge that are part of the Caribbean's religious legacy.

This classic edition includes texts in Spanish and traditional fragments in African ritual languages, offering a deep insight into Afro-descendant spiritual roots.

Ideal for students, practitioners of Afro-Caribbean religions, researchers, and lovers of spiritual culture.

Book Features

• Author: Lydia Cabrera
• Title: El Monte – Igbo Finda
• Language: Spanish
• Topic: Afro-Caribbean religion, folklore and spirituality
• Includes references to Orishas, Palo Monte, sacred plants (Ewe) and spiritual traditions
• Considered a classic and reference text in Afro-Caribbean studies
• Contains stories, prayers, traditional knowledge, and folklore from Cuba