Lucumi, Ocha, Santeria (25)

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http://www.t0.or.at/0ntext/ldsanter.htm
A Structuralist Analysis of Puerto Rican Santeria Open in a new browser window
   Anthropological analysis by Lily Diaz of Kardekian Spiritualism (La Mesa Blanca), and Santeria as practiced by Puerto Ricans.
   http://www.t0.or.at/0ntext/ldsanter.htm
http://www.MamiWata.com/soaps.html
African New World Soap Making Recipes for the Spiritual Bath Open in a new browser window
   Recipes for home-crafting herbal soaps for use in rituals dedicated to the Orishas.
   http://www.MamiWata.com/soaps.html
http://www.finearts.yorku.ca/mmarcuzzi/alafia.html
Alafia Net Open in a new browser window
   Descriptions of various aspects of Orisha worship: Warriors, Ilekes, Ikofa/Awofaka (initiation to Orunmila), and answers to readers questions on "Who is my crowning Orisha?".
   http://www.finearts.yorku.ca/mmarcuzzi/alafia.html
http://www.historical-museum.org/exhibits/orisha/orisha_start.htm
At the Crossroads Open in a new browser window
   An exhibit of Afro-Cuban Orisha arts in Miami, Florida, presented by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, includes historical articles, beadwork, implements, and paintings by orisha artists.
   http://www.historical-museum.org/exhibits/orisha/orisha_start.htm
http://www.batadrums.com
Bata Drums Open in a new browser window
   These sacred, double-headed drums from the Yoruba culture, were brought to Cuba and are now played in the U.S. Information on the drums, songs, rhythms, dances, religion, history, and culture surrounding bata drumming.
   http://www.batadrums.com
http://www.church-of-the-lukumi.org
Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye Open in a new browser window
   English and Spanish site for Santeria / Lukumi / Orisha/ Regla de Ocha / Yoruba / Cuban religion. CLBA was the first church of its kind in the U.S. and was responsible for the recognition of Santeria as decided by the June 1993 unanimous U.S. Supreme Cour
   http://www.church-of-the-lukumi.org
http://www.geocities.com/athens/sparta/1332
Church of the Seven African Powers Open in a new browser window
   Guidance for those who seek spiritual light through the Mysteries of African deities. Includes pages on most of the principal Orishas.
   http://www.geocities.com/athens/sparta/1332
http://www.nando.net/prof/caribe/Dictionary.html
Dictionary of Afro-Caribbean Deities Open in a new browser window
   Seven major Orishas from the Yoruba pantheon described.
   http://www.nando.net/prof/caribe/Dictionary.html
http://www.cwo.com/~lucumi/
Ebo Okokan, Offerings from the Heart Open in a new browser window
   A cultural history of the four major Afro-Cuban religious musical divisions - Yoruba, Abakua, Arara and Kongo drumming, within the pages of Afro-Cuban drum and dance ensemble Ebo Okokán, based in California.
   http://www.cwo.com/~lucumi/
http://www.geocities.com/ojedele/commune.html
Effectively Communicating with Our Egun Open in a new browser window
   With the exception of our Ori, no Orisa approaches the level of closeness that we have with our Egun (Ancestors).
   http://www.geocities.com/ojedele/commune.html
http://www.angelfire.com/my/IyawoExperience/
Iyawo Experience Open in a new browser window
   Journal of an initiated priest undergoing his ritual year as a "Iyawo" (Bride) of the Orisha Ochun.
   http://www.angelfire.com/my/IyawoExperience/
http://www.library.miami.edu/umcuban/cabrera/cabrera2.html
Lydia Cabrera Papers Open in a new browser window
   Webpages from the Cuban Heritage Digital Collection of the University of Miami containing pictures, field notes and research information on the work of ethnographer Cabrera, who devoted her life to the study of African derived religious worship in Cuba.
   http://www.library.miami.edu/umcuban/cabrera/cabrera2.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/buddhafarmsnyc/olodumare.html
Olodumare, "Owner of the Sky" Open in a new browser window
   Yoruba creation story, and other related pages on Lucumi Yoruba orishas.
   http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/buddhafarmsnyc/olodumare.html
http://www.lukumiunity.org/
Organization for Lukumi Unity (OLU) Open in a new browser window
   Forums and resources for priests and devotees in Ifa and Orisha and Afro-Cuban heritage and religious traditions. Place personal adds, find friends, teachers, books, products, services and local communities.
   http://www.lukumiunity.org/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orisalist
Orisa Mailing List Open in a new browser window
   Dedicated to spiritual and spirited exchange between students, devotees, and priests of ATR.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orisalist
http://www.wemba-music.org/orisha.htm
Orisha Open in a new browser window
   Descriptions of the Orishas in the Lucumi pantheon, with pages devoted to the Warriors, Obatala, Yemaya, Ochun, Shango and Babaluaye.
   http://www.wemba-music.org/orisha.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/9765/
Oya's Marketplace Open in a new browser window
   A site designed to explore the various components of Orisha/Ifa understanding and endeavor to find a unified approach to living its culture.
   http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/9765/
http://sparta.rice.edu/~maryc/Santeria
Santeria Open in a new browser window
   Description and definition of Santeria, and the cosmology of the religion, including the concept of Ashe, and links to other resources.
   http://sparta.rice.edu/~maryc/Santeria
http://hometown.aol.com/prfubu999/
Santeria Domain Open in a new browser window
   Designed for people who are interested in learning about Santeria.
   http://hometown.aol.com/prfubu999/
http://www.nando.net/prof/caribe/santeria.html
Santeria in America Open in a new browser window
   An educational site with dictionary-style entries describing the seven major Orishas and their attributes, plus photos of altars dedicated to the deities.
   http://www.nando.net/prof/caribe/santeria.html
http://www.iac.net/~moonweb/Santeria/Intro.html
Santeria, A Practical Guide to Afro-Caribbean Magic Open in a new browser window
   An ethnography by Luis M. Nuñez describing the history, ceremonies, Orishas, oracles, talismans, and spells of the African-influenced religion of Santeria.
   http://www.iac.net/~moonweb/Santeria/Intro.html
http://www.santisimo.net
Santisimo Open in a new browser window
   Website of a New York based Lucumi music and dance troupe, headed by Emilio Barretto, dedicated to the preservation of the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion, includes photo galleries, sound clips, and cd sales.
   http://www.santisimo.net
http://altarofmysoul.com/
The Altar of My Soul Open in a new browser window
   Professor Marta Moreno Vega, founder of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, presents the philosophy, practices, clothing, interior designs, and artistic expressions of Santeria, plus information on the Orishas and the publication o
   http://altarofmysoul.com/
http://members.aol.com/YEMOO7/index.html
Yemoja's page Open in a new browser window
   Prayers (oriki), history, and description of Yemoja, including description of the various avatars (roads) of Yemoja from Omi Saide, priestess of Yemoja in the Afro-Cuban tradition.
   http://members.aol.com/YEMOO7/index.html
http://www.hechicero.com/sitemap.html
Yo Soy Hechicero: I Am a Sorcerer Open in a new browser window
   Behind-the-scenes account of a documentary video about Santeria and Spiritism in New Jersey, focusing on the person of Juan Eduardo Eduardo Núñez, a Cuban refugee who came to the US in the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Bilingual site (English-Spanish) contains
   http://www.hechicero.com/sitemap.html

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