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The King does not lie the initiation of a priest of Shango

Title
The King does not lie [videorecording] : the initiation of a priest of Shango / by Judith Gleason, Elisa Mereghetti, with the collaboration of Yrmino Valdez Garriz, Marco Mensa.
Publication
New York, NY : Filmakers Library, c1992.

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Additional Authors
  • Gleason, Judith, 1929-2012.
  • Mereghetti, Elisa.
  • Valdés, Yrmino.
  • Mensa, Marco.
  • Filmakers Library, inc.
Description
1 videocassette (43 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
Documentary showing the ritual and ceremony associated with the initiation of a priest of Shango, the Thundergod of the traditional Yoruba religion. Takes place in a contemporary Puerto Rican community among New World practitioners of the ancient religion, Santeria.
Alternative Title
King does not lie : the initiation of a Shango priest
Subject
  • Orisha religion > Puerto Rico
  • Santeria > Puerto Rico
  • Cults > Puerto Rico
System Details (note)
  • VHS.
Call Number
*UGS-766
OCLC
27124395
Title
The King does not lie [videorecording] : the initiation of a priest of Shango / by Judith Gleason, Elisa Mereghetti, with the collaboration of Yrmino Valdez Garriz, Marco Mensa.
Imprint
New York, NY : Filmakers Library, c1992.
System Details
VHS.
Added Author
Gleason, Judith, 1929-2012.
Mereghetti, Elisa.
Valdés, Yrmino.
Mensa, Marco.
Filmakers Library, inc.
Note
Title on container: King does not lie : the initiation of a Shango priest
Research Call Number
*UGS-766 [Video]
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