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 Spainiards. In this manner they were able to worship their deities under the very noses of the Spainiards without danger of punishment.
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By Aisling D'Art "artist and author" (Portsmouth, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powers of the Orishas: Santeria and the Worship of Saints (Paperback)
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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Good book for ALEYOS. They gotta start somewhere!!,
By El Brujo "Brujo Hechisero" (Lowell, Ma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Powers of the Orishas: Santeria and the Worship of Saints (Paperback)
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...
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Powers of the Orishas: Santeria and the Worship of Saints (Paperback)
The only beef i have with this book is that she wrote all the offerings in spanish! Like I understand spanish! Even my friend from Ecudar did not understand the dialect. But Ms. Wippler reveals very good information and the legends of each Orisha. She gives you each Orisha's color(s), number(s) and day(s). This is the book to get if you are interested in the Orishas. Its not at all about the religion of Santaria its all about the Orishas. This book and Santaria by the same auther makes a good pair. This is a very good book on the Orishas.
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