santeria and african religions
Aganju is the father of Shango.the orisha of volcanos. $7.95 | Babalu aye is the orisha of the ilness,skin diseases and
contagious diseasses.people ask him for help when they are sick. $7.95 |
A revealing window into the secret and seductive world of Santeria. A Santeria priest discloses information never before revealed to outsiders. Removes the veil of occultism from Santeria to show it as a highly spiritual, thriving religion. The Cuban-born author describes the practices and rituals of the followers of Santeria,from magical herbal prescription and healing to spiritism and animal sacrifice,and explains how for many years the religion has been maintained under the guise of Catholicism to avoid religious persecution. $16.95 | Eleggua is the orisha of the crossroads and has the key to open people's destiny.he is a messenger and can open or close doors for bad things or good things. $7.95 |
Yoruba religion has a direct link to a substantial segment of American society for . . . ``the greatest percentage of Africans enslaved for the New World labor came from the Yoruba nation`` of Nigeria, West Africa. Author Karade traces the concepts of the Yoruba religion through its entrance into the Americas via Haiti, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Cuba. $16.95 | A list of magical herbal baths of santeria religion. $7.95 |
Obatala is the orisha of all the heads.orisha of purity,
peace and justice. $7.95 | Ogun the tireless orisha of metals and iron. $7.95 |
Orunla the orisha of adivination and destiny. $7.95 | The orisha of plants and vegetation and their power of healing. $7.95 |
Oshun is the orisha of the river,sweetness and love. $7.95 | Oya: the orisha of the winds and the cemetery. $7.95 |
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. $9.95 | Santeria is an earth religion. Each orisha or saint is identified with a force of nature and with a human interest or endeavor. The author of this book has written Santeria and Santeria Experience. This book takes us further into the practices of Santeria’s followers. Paperback, 132 pages $9.95 |
A study of the african religions in latin america $14.95 | This book was written as a " How to " guide for individuals who are active participants in the Santeria Religion. It's purpose is to introduce and encourage individuals of Santeria to familiarize themselves with an inexpensive way of preparing basic ingredients to produce " natural magic ". Rarely is careful attention paid to the preparation of homemade magic products in these modern times. This book is an important resource guide to the magic found within nature. $16.95 |
Shango the orisha of thunder,lightning,music and dance. $7.95 | The book of palo: a study about deities,initiatory rituals & ceremonies of the palo Religion. $21.95 |
Yemaya is the orisha of the sea and the symbol of maternity. $7.95 |
