THE CRIMSON MIRROR

THE CRIMSON MIRROR

One Hundred and Forty-Four Lesser-Known Faces of Pomba Gira

ByMario dos Ventos

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This is the mirror few dare to look into. Behind its crimson glass are one hundred and forty-four Pomba Giras - spirits fierce, wild, and untamed, who carry the deepest fire of Quimbanda. These are not tales softened by time or polished by strangers. They are raw, real, and piercing. Rooted in African-Brazilian blood and ritual, these women embody the full spectrum of power: desire that consumes, rebellion that reshapes, and wisdom born in shadows. They walk the crossroads of life and death, pleasure and pain, freedom and fate. They are the voices whispered where the night is darkest, the flames that refuse to be extinguished. The Crimson Mirror is for those who will not settle for illusions or half-truths. It is for those ready to meet the spirits as they are: demanding, fierce, and endlessly alive. This is not a book for the timid. It is a call to step into the fire, to honour a living tradition that moves through blood, breath, and bone. Here you will find the strength to claim your own reflection, to face your truths without flinching, and to walk the path with fire in your veins and steel in your spine. The kingdom of Pomba Gira waits for no one. Will you answer?

Details

Publication Date
Jul 17, 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9781300019107
Category
Religion & Spirituality
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Mario dos Ventos

Specifications

Pages
410
Binding Type
Paperback Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Black & White
Dimensions
US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)

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