Obatala: Santeria and the White Robed King of the Orisha

by Raúl J. Cañizares

Obatala means "King of the White Cloth." This title refers to a particularly soft and beautiful white fabric associated with Yoruba Kings. This fabric's myriad threads are so masterfully interwoven that at first sight one cannot distinguish them. "To call an orisha the chief of white cloth is to make a symbolic reference to that substance which makes consciousness possible It is a reference to the fabric which binds the universe together.

37 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Bri Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is a fantastic introduction to learning about Obatala and his history

[Serenity L · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good intro book. But if you have some familiarity it's not worth it

[Chris brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book for those that are seeking a place to start, some of the stories differ slightly from other stories I've encountered before but that is to be expected.