Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic
From acclaimed fine artist Harmonia Rosales comes Chronicles of Ori, a sweeping and luminous retelling of African myth, illustrated throughout with Rosales’s powerful and evocative paintings. In her debut book, Rosales weaves together ancient stories she has long cherished into an epic narrative that stretches from the birth of the universe to the modern era of colonialism and resistance.
Through richly imagined tales, readers encounter the Orishas—powerful and temperamental deities—the founding of Yorubaland by the leader Oduduwa, and the journey of Eve, a young heroine born into a world of violence and despair who helps her people reclaim their lost splendor. Shimmering serpents, looming shadows, and mythic forces move through these interconnected stories, all bound by the complex relationship between the divine and the human.
At the heart of the book is the concept of Ori—destiny itself—gifted to humanity by the Orishas. Vividly brought to life through 26 stunning illustrations, Chronicles of Ori is both a work of mythmaking and a celebration of cultural memory, imagination, and resilience.
A captivating volume for lovers of mythology, art, and storytelling, this book is destined to inspire and endure.
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Print length: 304 pages
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Language: English
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Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Publication date: October 14, 2025
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Dimensions: 7.9 x 1.1 x 9.6 inches
