Yemaya

Author : Raven Morgaine
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633412170

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Yemaya by Raven Morgaine Pdf

A celebration and practical guide to the renowned and beloved goddess and orisha. Yemaya, queen of the sea, first emerged in Yorubaland (now in modern Nigeria). A primordial deity, considered the mother of all, some perceive her to be at the root of numerous ancient goddesses, including Isis. During the Middle Passage, Yemaya accompanied her enslaved devotees to the Western Hemisphere, where her veneration took root and flourished. She is among the most beloved and prominent spirits of Candomblé, Santeria, and other African diaspora traditions. Through her associations with the Virgin Mary, devotion to Yemaya spread throughout Latin America. Cuban immigrants brought Yemaya with them to the US, where her veneration expanded exponentially. No longer a local water spirit, she became an internationally beloved goddess whose devotees derive from numerous traditions and who worship her in her many fluid forms. Yemaya currently ranks among the most beloved goddesses worldwide. Raven Morgaine, a priest of Yemaya for over three decades, shares his expertise and knowledge in Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea, the first full-length English language book accessible to general readers. Morgaine explores Yemaya’s history and her many forms, including her roles as mother, lover, witch, warrior, and mermaid. He describes her many paths, aspects, and incarnations. Simultaneously a celebration of Yemaya and a practical, hands-on guide to working with her, Yemaya explores her mythology in depth, as well as her special role in the LGBQT community. The book features: Spells and rituals associated with Yemaya appropriate for the uninitiated Instructions for building altars and shrines for Yemaya, as well as other methods for working with her, including correct, respectful ways to make appropriate offerings Recipes that will please Yemaya A detailed list of flowers, herbs, and other botanicals that radiate the power of Yemaya

Author : Quiara Alegría Hudes
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0822221950

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Yemaya's Belly by Quiara Alegría Hudes Pdf

THE STORY: A Cuban boy is born into a humble farming family, but after his first taste of cold Coca-Cola, he dreams of a world beyond his family's meager acre. Naively yearning to meet the President of America, the play follows his epic journey i

Author : Brian R Langhoff
Publisher : P3 Consolidated Services LLC
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781737599623

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Cocos Beckons - The Curse of Yemaya by Brian R Langhoff Pdf

Unknowingly plagued by an ancient curse, fishing vessel Captain Rachel Kristiansen and her dedicated female crew must follow clues left by one of her ancestors on a quest to a beautiful Pacific island rich in tales of an immense pirate hoard. They must take their ship, The Lady Destiny II, on an epic journey from Gloucester through perilous waters protected for eons by hidden entities that have been known to have doomed many mariners to a watery grave. They enter a world of dangerous creatures, ancient superstitions, paranormal spirits, and pirate lore in search of treasure and an end to the curse that has entrapped her family in a cycle of servitude and death for nearly 200 years. Confronted with numerous obstacles, they face off with the forces of the ancient goddess Yemayá. The trio must battle for their lives but, what sacrifices must be made to succeed? Will she and her aging Grandmother finally find peace from the ghosts of their past? Will she find fortune and riches beyond belief? Will Rachel finally be able to determine if she has been free to pursue her own destiny or has she been guided through life all along with little control of her actions? When two opposing gods are involved, anything is possible and who knows what the outcome will be?

Author : Solimar Otero,Toyin Falola
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781438447995

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Yemoja by Solimar Otero,Toyin Falola Pdf

Bridges theory, art, and practice to discuss emerging issues in transnational religious movements in Latina/o and African diasporas. This is the first collection of essays to analyze intersectional religious and cultural practices surrounding the deity Yemoja. In Afro-Atlantic traditions, Yemoja is associated with motherhood, women, the arts, and the family. This book reveals how Yemoja traditions are negotiating gender, sexuality, and cultural identities in bold ways that emphasize the shifting beliefs and cultural practices of contemporary times. Contributors come from a wide range of fields—religious studies, art history, literature, and anthropology—and focus on the central concern of how different religious communities explore issues of race, gender, and sexuality through religious practice and discourse. The volume adds the voices of religious practitioners and artists to those of scholars to engage in conversations about how Latino/a and African diaspora religions respond creatively to a history of colonization.

Author : José Sánchez-Boudy,Claudio Freixas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Cuba
ISBN : UCAL:B3779119

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Afro-Cuban Poetry de Oshún a Yemayá by José Sánchez-Boudy,Claudio Freixas Pdf

Author : Nichelle Calhoun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692920439

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Songs of Yemaya by Nichelle Calhoun Pdf

Yemaya, African deity of the Yoruba religion, is the mother of all Orishas and ruler of the seas. She is protective of her children, cleansing them of all sorrow. The anthology, Songs of Yemaya, is a collection of work by black women encapsulating their dynamic quotes, poems, essays and stories. Songs of Yemaya centers the black woman's narrative through the various lenses of its contributors. In the seemingly genderless black struggle for racial equality, the black woman's voice prevails reminding the world of its place as the mother of all, and its essence represented by water and the deity, Yemaya. In a society that all too often reduces black women, Songs of Yemaya mutes the biased, racialized, genderized narrative with a swoop of the mighty pen by its authors. These are their songs.

Author : Rómulo Lachatañeré
Publisher : Markus Wiener Publishers
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000100604721

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Afro-Cuban Myths by Rómulo Lachatañeré Pdf

African cults and religions enrich all aspects of Cuba's social, cultural and everyday life, and encompass all ethnic and social groups. Politics, art, and civil events such as weddings, funerals, festivals and carnivals all possess distinctly Afro-Cuban characteristics. Miguel Barnet provides a concise guide to the various traditions and branches of Afro-Cuban religions. He distinguishes between the two most important cult forms - the Regla de Ocha (Santeria), which promotes worship of the Oshira (gods), and the traditional oracles that originated in the old Yoruba city of lle-lfe', which promote a more animistic worldview. Africans who were brought to Cuba as slaves had to recreate their old traditions in their new Caribbean context. As their African heritage collided with Catholicism and with Native American and European traditions, certain African gods and traditions became more prominent while others lost their significance in the new Afro-Cuban culture. This book, the first systematic overview of the syncretization of the gods of African origin with Catholic saints, introduces the reader to a little-known side of Cuban culture.

Author : Dane Figueroa Edidi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-12
Category : Africa
ISBN : 131243001X

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Yemaya's Daughters by Dane Figueroa Edidi Pdf

Inanna Au-set Oya, a trans-woman, priestess, and storyteller with deep connections to the goddess, emerges from a province in Africa untouched by colonialist hands to find a world twisted with misconception and pain. She and her sisters choose to go forth and correct the imbalances found by ushering in an age of love and worth. Maryam, mother of Jesus, holds fast to her convictions, when from tragedy is born a new god. Without sisters, or guidance for her choices she finds a world under roman foot and is determined to create a spiritual revolt that will create ripples for ages to come. Yemaya's Daughter's tells the tale of two different women with one goal in mind: how best to change the world without losing themselves in the process

Author : Abiola Abrams
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781401962951

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African Goddess Initiation by Abiola Abrams Pdf

A sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools, and exercises. Spiritual teacher, intuitive coach, and award-winning author, Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears and limiting beliefs, so that you can create more happiness, abundance, and self-acceptance. Africa is a continent of 54+ countries, and her children are global. There is no one African spiritual tradition. Our ancestors who were trafficked in "The New World" hid the secrets of our orishas, abosom, lwas, álúsí, and god/desses behind saints, angels, and legendary characters. From South Africa to Egypt, Brazil to Haiti, Guyana to Louisiana, goddess wisdom still empowers us. Writes Abiola, "Spirit told me, "We choose who shows up." And if you are holding this book, then this sacred medicine is meant for you. In this book, you will meet ancient goddesses and divine feminine energy ancestors, legendary queens, and mystical spirits. As you complete their powerful rituals, and ascend through their temples, you will: . Awaken generational healing in the Temple of Ancestors; . Manifest your miracles in the Temple of Conjurers; . Release the struggle in the Temple of Warriors; . Embrace your dark goddess self in the Temple of Shadows; . Heal your primal wounds in the Temple of Lovers; . Liberate your voice in the Temple of Griots; . Open your third eye intuition in the Temple of Queens; and . Surrender, meditate, and rise in the Temple of High Priestesses. Welcome to your goddess circle!

Author : David Hilary Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Cuban Americans
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173001888937

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Garden in the Machine by David Hilary Brown Pdf

Author : Janet Lucy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1940654890

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Mermaid Dreams: A Little Girl's Undersea Journey with the Ocean Goddess Yemaya by Janet Lucy Pdf

Maya dreams of being a mermaid. She dances to Caribbean music in her favorite skirt her mama made of seven tiers of turquoise net. She dives for shiny coins in the pool at the park and can float on her back forever. But Maya also has nightmares and ocean fears. One night, mama tells her the legend of her namesake, Yemaya, the Goddess of the Ocean. Yemaya comes to Maya in a dream, taking her on an undersea journey. Mermaid Dreams illuminates the universal dreams and fears of children and adults alike, offering new ways to find courage and comfort, inner power and peace. Mermaid Dreams expands the mosaic of mermaid imagery so that more children can recognize themselves in this magical archetype. The luminous illustrations are vibrant and mystical. A Discussion Guide, Activities, and other Sources & Resources are included. A beautiful bedtime book for ages 4 ~ 8.

Author : Miguel A. De La Torre
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467431774

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Santeria by Miguel A. De La Torre Pdf

This book by Miguel De La Torre offers a fascinating guide to the history, beliefs, rituals, and culture of Santería — a religious tradition that, despite persecution, suppression, and its own secretive nature, has close to a million adherents in the United States alone. Santería is a religion with Afro-Cuban roots, rising out of the cultural clash between the Yoruba people of West Africa and the Spanish Catholics who brought them to the Americas as slaves. As a faith of the marginalized and persecuted, it gave oppressed men and women strength and the will to survive. With the exile of thousands of Cubans in the wake of Castro's revolution in 1959, Santería came to the United States, where it is gradually coming to be recognized as a legitimate faith tradition. Apart from vague suspicions that Santería's rituals include animal sacrifice and notions that it is a “syncretistic” form of Catholicism, most people in America's cultural and religious mainstream know very little about this rich faith tradition — in fact, many have never heard of it at all. De La Torre, who was reared in Santería, sets out in this book to provide a basic understanding of its inner workings. He clearly explains the particular worldview, myths, rituals, and practices of Santería, and he discusses what role the religion typically plays in the life of its practitioners as well as the cultural influence it continues to exert in Latin American communities today. In offering a balanced, informed survey of Santería from his unique “insider-outsider” perspective, De La Torre also provides insight into how Christianity and Santería can enter into dialogue — a dialogue that will challenge Christians to consider what this emerging faith tradition can teach them about their own. Enhanced with illustrations, tables, and a glossary, De La Torre's Santería sheds light on a religion all too often shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding.

Author : Lilith Dorsey
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633411265

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Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens by Lilith Dorsey Pdf

An inspiring exploration of the goddesses of the West African spiritual traditions and their role in shaping Yoruba (Ifa), Santeria, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. Throughout Africa and beyond in the diaspora caused by the slave trade, the divine feminine was revered in the forms of goddesses like the ancient Nana Buluku, water spirits like Yemaya, Oshun, and Mami Wata, and the warrior Oya. The power of these goddesses and spirit beings has taken root in the West. New Orleans, for example, is the home of Marie Laveau, who used her magical powers to become the “Voodoo Queen” of New Orleans. Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens shows you how to celebrate and cultivate the traits of these goddesses, drawing upon their strengths to empower your own life. In addition to offering a guided tour of the key goddesses of the African religious traditions, the book offers magical spells, rituals, potions, astrological correspondences, sacred offerings, and much more to help guide you on your own transformational journey.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Neopaganism
ISBN : WISC:89077060788

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Circle Network News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mari Silva
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1638182450

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Yemaya by Mari Silva Pdf

Discover the all-encompassing power of Yemaya, the mother of all Orishas. Have you heard about the African mother goddess called Yemaya? Do you want to learn how Yemaya is revered in Yoruba and Santeria? Do you want to connect with this ancient Orisha and ask her for her blessings? Yemaya is known by many names. She is an Orisha, a saint, a mother figure, and the patron of the sea. In this book, you will: Learn who Yemaya is and how she influenced Yoruba and Santeria beliefs and traditions Explore the different legends, myths, and stories associated with Yemaya Learn why Yemaya is syncretized with the Virgin Mary and how she is depicted and venerated as a Catholic saint Gain the ability to connect to Yemaya and communicate with her to earn her blessings in your life Discover the unique connections between the goddess, the moon, and the waters, and learn why she is commonly depicted as a mermaid Reveal the secrets behind building a holy shrine for Yemaya and learn how to use this sacred space for making offerings Discover which healing baths and spells are associated with Yemaya and learn how to prepare them Identify which festivals and ceremonies are held in her honor Learn even more prayers, rituals, and spiritual baths through which you can honor Yemaya each day of the week Yemaya is known for her compassionate nature, and she expects her followers to act in the same way. With the help of this informative guidebook, you can implement beneficial practices into your life that will earn Yemaya's respect.