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Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens
Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions | Lilith Dorsey
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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.
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hissingpotatoes
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Mehso-so

3/5⭐ Each chapter describes some background of a figure, includes rituals & recipes, & highlights how contemporary artists are using these figures in their work. The info is interesting for a very intro level, w/ further readings listed & glossaries but no in-text citations.

I expected an author who's been active in the Pagan/religious community for decades to know that Lilith is not a goddess & that she & smudging are part of closed practices.

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violettemeier
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Just came in the mail. Can't wait to read it!
#blackvoices #blitsy #magic #women #goddess

Lesliereads 😍😍 4y
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Blerdgal_Fenix
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Still reading in between other books. I figured while sitting at a car event, outdoors in a comfy chair. Interesting read, really enjoying it it. ❤️ there are recipes and folk lore in this book.

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Blerdgal_Fenix
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Weekend read — my kiddo is getting a haircut and I thought I would read and wait. I was sent this book by a friend and can‘t wait to dive in and learn. Review of the book to come. I might not finish it in a weekend. Lol let‘s see how it goes.