Orisha Series Books
by various authors
Books on the Santeria Deities:
Babalu Aye, Eleggua, Obatala, Ochosi, Ogun, Oshun, Oya, Shango, Aganju and Yemaya.
Aganju:
Santeria and the Orisha of the Volcano and Wilderness
Aganju is the spirit of the volcano and of the open spaces of wilderness. His role as a mediator is further developed as the ferryman who takes souls from the material to the spiritual plane after they experience death. He is the wise guide who takes people to new places, the teacher who tells his students that the greatest blessings come out of overcoming great obstacles.
Item #: BPM17, Price: $4.95
Babalu Aye:
Santeria and the Lord of Pestilence
Babalu is the god of suffering. He teaches his worshippers to cope with misfortunes (particularly disease). "For the worthy person it is like an initiation: a death and resurrection into a maturer, richer life."
Item #: BPM18, Price: $4.95
Eshu-Eleggua:
Santeria and the Orisha of the Crossroads
Yoruba theology teaches that there are 401 powers of the right "angels" called orishas whose role is to act as protectors and facilitators of humankind; there are also 201 powers of the left called ajogun "demons" whose role is to present humans with challenges and obstacles. Eshu's place is unique because he is both an orisha and the leader of the ajogun!
Item #: BPM19, Price: $4.95
Obatala:
Santeria and the White Robed King of the Orisha
Obatala means "King of the White Cloth". This title refers to a particularly soft and beautiful white fabric associated with Yoruba Kings. To call an Orisha the Chief of the White Cloth is to make a symbolic reference to that substance which makes consciousness possible. It is a reference to the fabric that binds the Universe together.
Item #: BPM20, Price: $4.95
Ochosi:
Santeria and the King of Hunters
Ochosi both guides the development of personal spiritual growth and protects the needs of the environment. His function is to find those pathways of inspiration that will lead to spiritual evolution and good character.
Item #: BPM21, Price: $4.95
Ogun:
Santeria and the Warrior Orisha of Iron
The unique function of Ogun within the realm of Orisha Awo (Mysteries of Nature) is to remove all obstacles that stand in the way of Spiritual evolution, which includes the evolution of all that is. Ogun is considered the Guardian of Truth.
Item #: BPM22, Price: $4.95
Oshun:
Santeria and the Orisha of Love, Rivers and Sensuality
Oshun is the deity of river waters and is also seen as the embodiment of love and sexuality. She represents the joy of life and is, in many ways, what makes life worth living. Oshun is the patron of gold and all wealth is hers to give. She also rules marriage and is the giver of fertility. Her influence is gentle and loving and she teaches humanity that the secret of life is love.
Item #: BPM23, Price: $4.95
Oya:
Ifa and the Spirit of the Wind
Ifa is the interaction between light and darkness that generates the physical universe and it is Oya who keeps this interaction in a constant state of flux and motion.
Item #: BPM24, Price: $4.95
Shango:
Santeria and the Orisha of Thunder
Shango exemplifies the philosophy of "when life throws lemons at you, make lemonade." His capacity to adapt, to break with old modes, to be individualistic and iconoclastic, makes Shango a perfect divinity for the New World. The most popular orisha in America!
Item #: BPM25, Price: $4.95
Yemaya/Olokun:
Ifa and the Spirit of the Ocean
Ifa is the interaction between light and darkness that generates the physical universe and it is Oya who keeps this interaction in a constant state of flux and motion.
Item #: BPM26, Price: $4.95
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