Powers of the Orishas: Santeria and the Worship of Saints Paperback

By Migene G. Wippler, Migene Gonzalez-Wippler, Migene González-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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942272250
• ISBN13: 9780942272253
• Release Date: June 1992
• Publisher: Original Publications
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic

This is yet another great one by wippler, She presents alot of information about each orisha which is elsewhere difficult to find. It has lists of each orishas colors, paths, invocations and chants, names, herbs, and more. Its a highly informative and impressive book. I dont care what anyone sais about wippler, shes a wonderfull author and deserves much credit.

The Orishas, not just for Santeros anymore

One of the most intriguing aspects of Witchcraft and Wicca is that one can work with any group of deities that she sees fit. However African-Americans Witches are hard pressed to find material written about the West African godforms known as the Orishas.This book fits the bill perfectly. Although written from the viewpoint of Santeria, this book makes the Orishas accessible and comphrensible to followers of Wicca.Information is broken into modules which present the attributes of each Orisha such as elemental rulerships, personality traits and temperments, "job" descriptions, day, color and herbal associations.Admittedly, Wiccans don't work with the Orishas in the same context as the followers of Santeria or it's parent religion Ifa but experienced Witches will have no trouble incorporating the information presented here into their religious and magickal practice.Afterall It IS Yemaya who is "Queen of Witches".

Very helpful text

If you're interested in Santeria, and perhaps Voudou and related traditions, this is an enormously helpful reference book. Each of the Orishas is listed with corresponding Catholic saints (and their detailed histories and feast days), colors, days of the week, offerings, necklaces, and more. You'll also find a few basic rituals for purposes related to each Orisha.This is an important addition to your library, for information that is unique, easy-to-use, and adds substance to the mysteries of Afro-Caribbean traditions.

a wonderful book

a very informative book, and helpful for those just beginning to explore Santeria. Migene gives information about Orishas other than the main 7 African Powers. The information given about each orisha is: syncretism, cosmic force, representation, attributes, archtype, paths, initiation, and a legend. Highly recommended