Lucumi, Yoruba People: The Genesis Book of African Orisha Deities and their Presence Cuban Santeria (Paperback)
Do you want a new belief that will help you overcome life's difficulties and survive in the new society?
Do you want to cultivate your own spiritual energy? Even if you know nothing about Santeria, with this book you will learn the basics and structure of the Lucumi religion, also known as Santer a, Regla de Ocha or Regla de If . Hundreds of years ago, the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa were brought to America as slaves. Luckily, they successfully preserved their heritage and ancestral spirits by disguising their deities as Catholic saints. In secret, they worshipped. The result is the new-age religion known as Santer a, a blend of Catholicism and African traditional beliefs. This book offers valuable and insightful information about the origins of the world, the birth of the Orishas, and their role in the life of every believer according to the practices of the syncretic Lucum religion. In this book, you will:
Do you want to cultivate your own spiritual energy? Even if you know nothing about Santeria, with this book you will learn the basics and structure of the Lucumi religion, also known as Santer a, Regla de Ocha or Regla de If . Hundreds of years ago, the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa were brought to America as slaves. Luckily, they successfully preserved their heritage and ancestral spirits by disguising their deities as Catholic saints. In secret, they worshipped. The result is the new-age religion known as Santer a, a blend of Catholicism and African traditional beliefs. This book offers valuable and insightful information about the origins of the world, the birth of the Orishas, and their role in the life of every believer according to the practices of the syncretic Lucum religion. In this book, you will:
- Learn how the Orishas came to be, starting with the source of all things - Olodumare
- The birth of the Orishas and their role in earthly life
- Discover which Orisha to call upon for specific circumstances
- The merits and defects of each Orisha