Nganga Nzila: The Bantu Roots of Quimbanda

By Mario dos Ventos

NGANGA NZILA: The Bantu Roots of Quimbanda is a return to what was never lost. It strips away the borrowed masks of demonology, Spiritism, and Catholic mysticism to reveal a tradition rooted not in fear, but in rhythm, ancestry, and elemental power. At its heart, Quimbanda is not a dark inversion of other paths or the playground of Goetic spirits. It is a radiant, grounded system of Bantu origin, forged in the graveyard and spoken through fire. This book walks with the spirits. It explores the living logic of the nganga, the ethics of spiritual authority, the structure of pacts made not in paper but in breath and flame. It honours the true roles of Exu and Pomba Gira, not as devils or demon, but as ancestral forces who guard justice, open roads, and demand presence. From graveyard to the crossroads, from hot mouth to clean feet, the path is laid bare - not to be possessed, but to be respected. Written by a long-term practitioner, this book is not a manual, but a mirror, a drum, a grave. It invites you to listen with your body, your dreams, your blood. The spirits are still speaking. The fire is still burning. The work continues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1326436287
• ISBN13: 9781326436285
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"