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
Price: $11.95
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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.
Paperback, 126 pages.
Price:$11.95
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Throughout the ancient world, people presented
offerings to the deities along with petitions and prayers. Most often
they were supplicated with a bonfire or flame from an oil lamp. In time,
Christianity pushed the ancestral deities into the background. Within
the religious systems of Santeria, Condomble and Voudun, people began to
worship their gods under the guise of Christian saints. The saints took
on characteristics of the pagan deities. Price 10.95
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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. Rarer still, is finding an
individual who is dedicated and competent in this aspect of spell
crafting. It is a magical institution that is dying and must not be
overlooked or forgotten. This book is an important resource guide to the
magic found within nature. If properly utilized with respect and
reverence, the Santeria practitioner will live harmoniously in nature
with the Orishas. paperback 147 pgs. Weight: 0.440 lbs
Price: $17.95
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Santeria : The Religion is an informative and insightful examination of
an African religion`s survival in a New World. Blending informed study
as an anthropologist and personal experience as a Santerian initiate,
author Migene Gonzalez - Wippler uncovers Santeria`s spellbinding
elements: the pantheon of gods, the priests, the divining shells used to
consult the gods, and the herbal potions prepared as medicinal cures for
magic. paperback 346 pgs. Price: $17.95
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In
1973, this book became an immediate best seller and is still considered
by many experts one of the most popular books on Santeria, having gone
through four editions and several translations. Now this beloved
classic, written by one of the foremost scholars on the Afro-Cuban
religion, has returned in a fifth edition. This time the text has been
carefully edited and corrected to incorporate vital new material. If you
have ever wondered what Santeria is, if you are curious about the
rituals and practices of this mysterious religion, and want to delve
into its deepest secrets, this book will answer all your questions and
much more. 179 pages.
Price: $13.95
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