The Ibeyis are twins, brother and sister, loved by all the Orishas as their own children. They are the children of Shango and Oshun, although they were created by Yemaya. They love to play, eat, and get into trouble.
Published: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:57 AM
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He is the androgynous deity of fishing and gathering. A hunter and a fisherman, he is the brother of Abbata, from whom he is inseparable. Inle is received together with Abbata.
Published: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:54 AM
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He is the orisha of venereal disease, leprosy, smallpox, and of diseases of the skin in general. The sick invoke this saint to ask for a quick recovery.
Published: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:50 AM
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He is the orisha of dry lands and desert and his refuge is the palm tree, especially when he finds himself in a difficult situation. The forces of nature that he possesses, the power of the rivers, the lava of volcanoes, and earthquakes, are symbols of his enormous energy.
Published: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:47 AM
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He is a hunter, an explorer and the protector of warriors. He is closely tied to the orisha Obatala, whose translator he is. Oshosi guides human beings, dictates the rules they must follow and how they should act in society.
Published: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:33 AM
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He is the god of iron, war, and work. Oggun clears all paths with his machete after Eleggua has opened them. He personifies violence, cunning, creativity, and integrity. He is the only orisha that has the right to take life from human beings. He is violent and malicious.
Published: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:30 AM
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He is the master of the paths, crossroads and gates of this world. Known as Elegba or Eleggua, he is the god of luck, but also of accidents. He is found at the intersection between humanity and the divine, and is the intermediary
Published: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:25 AM
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Although essentially polytheistic, Santeria recognizes the existence of a supreme god, Olodumare, who reigns over a pantheon of divinities known as “Orishas”, reflecting the pantheon of the Yoruba.
Published: Nov 03, 2009 - 01:17 PM
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The word “santeria” was used by the Spanish to mock the seemingly excessive devotion to the Catholic saints shown by the slaves from Africa. Their masters did not want them to worship their African gods, so they pretended they were practicing Christianity by praying to the saints, while remaining faithful to their animistic beliefs.
Published: Nov 03, 2009 - 01:08 PM
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For the generations influenced by colonialism the African was of an unfamiliar race, considered superstitious and uncivilized. Today we know that great kingdoms existed in Africa with religions rich in symbolism and mythology whose art and splendor can be admired in our best museums.
Published: Nov 03, 2009 - 01:02 PM
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Published: Jul 01, 2009 - 07:58 PM
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