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: 0.90 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.

Good book for ALEYOS. They gotta start somewhere!!

Sadly to say Migene Gonzales Wippler has a bad reputation in the Lucumi Tradition, and many give her a really bad rep. Especially on her books on the religion. I do not know her personally, and I am not hear to criticize her work. But to be honest with you it was the books of Mgene Gonzales Wippler that has opened the doors for many Aborishas today. In fact I know a few Iyawos, and a few Babalorishas and Iyalorishas menores like my self who have stated the same things. Okay so with that said, she has published two good books and I must say this one is one of them. I just like it, and I remember it being such a big reference book for me, in those early years of my interest in la religion. There are no big secrets revealed here, just simple Orishas facts, that are commonly known to many of the various Ramas. I recommend this book for the beginners, a book that can be past down to the younger generation. We all have to start somewhere; well this is one of those books to start of with...

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