Yoruba (Lukumi) 101 Book Bundle
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A of curated selection of books from our in-store inventory focused on the cosmology, history and practice of the Lukumi Tradition of Yoruba Spirituality in the New World. Great for anyone interested in learning about Yoruba spiritual beliefs and the practices that coincide with them. Great for newbies, devotees and scholars at any level.
This selection includes:
Orísà: Black Gods New World by Baba John Mason ABOUT THE BOOK: Fourteen major Yoruba deities are discussed in depth after more than thirty years of groundbreaking research. Their symbols, personal characteristics, philosophic values, animal familiars, corresponding body parts, and feast days are all reviewed. This is the perfect introductory primer for Òrìsà studies.
A Calabash of Cowries: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times by Yeye Luisah Teish ABOUT THE BOOK: A Calabash of Cowries is a collection of tales featuring the Orishas and the wonders of the natural world. Suitable for adults and children, artists and teachers, readers of all cultures will discover in these retellings of traditional tales a resource that illuminates the mythic and the real, the ancient past and the emerging present. An offering of spiritual wisdom and cultural celebration through stories that have and will continue to endure the test of time.
Spirit of the Orisha by Janet “Sula Spirit” Evans ABOUT THE BOOK: Spirit of the Orisha - Living Classroom is a teaching tool for those who wish to intimately learn Yoruba Orisha music. This Living Classroom is read by the author, Janet "Sula Spirit" Evans, and contains 38 Yoruba chants with song lyrics, translations, and phonetic pronunciations for each chant. The book also included attributes of each Orisha.
Obi Agbon: Lukumi Divination with Coconut by Oba Oriate Miguel “Willie” Ramos ABOUT THE BOOK: “Obí Agbón is a ground-breaking exploration of Lukumí (Yoruba) divination with coconut and its historical evolution in Cuba and the Cuban diaspora. This study reviews the existing scholarship on the topic, offering critical and profound observations that are of great significance and relevance to the state of affairs of Lukumí religion in the 21st century.”
LAGNIAPPE: Each Book Bundle comes with a complimentary Limited Edition BEAUCOUP HOODOO Marie Laveau tote!
