In the beginning, before the first word was spoken, there was only the infinite coil of Damballah Wedo—the great white serpent, the cosmic source of all waters, the silent architect of dreams. From the author who brings the ancient Vodou lwa to vivid life comes a visionary work of spiritual fiction—a complete mythology woven around one of the most revered and benevolent powers in Afro-Caribbean tradition. Fifteen Luminous Tales. One Sacred Cycle. The Eternal Wisdom of the Serpent God. This is not a single story, but a cycle - beginning with the birth of the first river and ending with a soul's peaceful return to the cosmic source. Each myth reveals Damballah's divine presence sustaining the world through creation, struggle, transformation, and grace. Within These Pages, You Will Discover: A weaver's lifelong quest for perfection answered with a miracle of divine intervention - The first rainfall recounting its journey from cloud to river, speaking the silent language of the serpent - Enslaved people discovering their gods have crossed the ocean with them, building a hidden forest temple from faith and memory alone - A trickster spirit, weary of chaos, seeking counsel from the ancient one who teaches through silence - A man burdened by terrible sin learning that healing is not erasure, but transformation - An elder at life's end discovering that death is not an ending, but a luminous return to the source of all being Perfect for Readers Who Love: ✓ The mythic storytelling of Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman and the spiritual depth of Circe by Madeline Miller ✓ Exploring Vodou, Ifá, Santería, and other African Diaspora spiritual traditions through respectful, literary fiction ✓ Lyrical prose that reads like ancient scripture reimagined for the modern soul ✓ Stories that ask profound questions about creation, suffering, redemption, and the sacred interconnectedness of all life ✓ Beautifully illustrated editions that transform reading into a visual and spiritual experience "A masterpiece of modern mythology. Windrose doesn't just tell stories about Damballah—she channels his silent, coiling wisdom onto the page. This is a book to be felt in the soul." More Than a Collection of Myths. An Invitation to Remember. The Serpent's Coil invites you into a world where the divine moves through water and dream, where silence speaks louder than words, and where even the smallest act of devotion ripples across eternity. These are stories of: The power of patience in a world obsessed with speed - The grace found in surrender and imperfection - The unbreakable bond between the human and the divine - The sacred waters—literal and metaphorical—that sustain all life Whether you are a practitioner of Vodou, a student of world mythology, or simply a seeker of beautiful, meaningful stories, this book offers a rare gift: a chance to experience the numinous through the written word . Gorgeously Illustrated Throughout: Each myth is accompanied by evocative black-and-white artwork that captures the cosmic majesty and quiet grace of Damballah Wedo. Begin Your Journey Into the Heart of Creation. Scroll up and add to cart to experience the eternal wisdom of the great white serpent—the lwa of purity, dreams, and the sacred waters that bind us all. The coil turns. The pattern unfolds. The ancient one is waiting.