Orisha Booklets

Each of these are about an individual Orisha and is packed with useful information, interesting patakis, and devotionals- these booklets aim to please. By either Raul Canizares or Awo Fa'Lokun Fatunmbi.

Books are available for the folowing Orisha: Agunju, Babaluye, Chango, Ellegua, Obatala, Oshun, Yemaya & Olokun, Orunla, Oya

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Powers of the Orishas

by MIGENE GONZALEZ WIPPLER - During the slave trade, the Yoruba of southwestern Nigeria who were brought to Cuba were forbidden the practice of their religion by their Spanish masters. In order to continue their magical and religious observances safely, the slaves opted for the identification and disguise of the Orishas with some of the Catholic Saints worshipped by the Spaniards. In this manner, they were able to worship their deities under the very noses of the Spaniards without danger of punishment. The book has been divided into sections, each dealing with a specific Orisha, the attributes, paths or aspects, necklaces, initiations, foods, herbs, legends, and other pertinent information about the particular deity.

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Santeria: African Magic in Latin America

by MIGENE GONZALEZ WIPPLER - González writes about the history of Santería, its roots in both African religion and Roman Catholicism , the Orisha pantheon, magical practices and magical spells. She also writes a separate chapter on brujería, or witchcraft.

González relates how many herbal spells used in Santería have beneficial medicinal properties, such as the herb higuereta which has been found to shrink malignant tumors, and she also discusses the mindset of those who follow both Santería and Catholicsm and have no problem integrating both into their lives, since each serves its own purpose. The book doesn't go into great depths, but it's an excellent overview for those who want to explore more deeply into the religion and its beliefs and practices.

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