Transcription of Standard Library Project: Santaria / Yoruban Print Media
1 Standard Library project : Santaria / Yoruban Print Media :1)Living Santeria: Rituals and Experiences in an Afro-Cuban Religion, by Mason, MichaelAtwood Smithsonian Institution Press, 2002; ISBN 1-58834-077-5. Smithsonian anthropologist Michael Atwood Mason traveled to Cuba for initiation as apriest into the Santeria )Santeria: African Spirits in America by Murphy, Joseph M., Beacon Press, Boston, 1993; ISBN: 0807010219. A first-hand account that vividly evokes the rites of the Orisha tradition: divination,dance and initiation. 3)Ifism:The Complete Works of Orunmila, Volume 5) by Ibie, C. Osamaro (Ifism : theComplete Works of Orunmila. the continuation of this important series, Mr. Ibie explains how Orunmila insured hischildren against devastating diseases.
2 Here the Odus of Idi Ogbe to Idi Ofun are onceagain consistently presented with all the appropriate messages of Ifa through the Odus )Ifism:The Complete Works of Orunmila, Volume 4) by Ibie, C. Osamaro (Ifism : theComplete Works of Orunmila, ISBN: 1-890157-07-4. How the kolanut was created and the Odus of Iwori Ogbe to Iwori Ofun are presented indetail with the significance of the Odu at divination, initiation, together with thecorresponding sacrifices5)Ifism:The Complete Works of Orunmila, Volume 3) by Ibie, C. Osamaro (Ifism : theComplete Works of Orunmila, .ISBN: 1-890157-06-6. Volume three provides the reader with an overview on Agbigba and Oguega, bothpracticed in Southern Nigeria and former Bini colonies.
3 In addition, the Odus of OyekuOgbe to Oyeku Ofun are presented together with the significance of the odu at divination,initiation and appropriate )Ifism: The Complete Works of Orunmila Volume 8 &9, ) by Ibie, C. Osamaro (Ifism : theComplete Works of Orunmila, Volumes 8 & 9. ISBN: 1-890157-09-0. In these volumes, Mr. Ibie continues his revelations of the odus. In addition to revealingthe earthly works performed by each Odu (disciple of Orunmila), Mr. Ibie also givesaccount as in his previous volumes of the heavenly works of the odus as well. This bookcontains the fifteen Odus of Irosun and Owanrin. This book whether novice or initiatewill be amazed at the amount of information contained in this series which has beennever before )Ifism: The Complete Works of Orunmila, Volumes 10,11,12,13 The Odus of Ogunda,Osa, Etura & Irete by Ibie, C.
4 Osamaro ISBN: 1890157309. In this volume, IFISM-The Complete Works of Orunmila, Volumes Ten-Eleven-Twelve-Thirteen, The Odus of Ogunda, Osa, Etura and Irete, Mr. Cromwell Osamaro Ibiecontinues his revelations of Odu (sacred text of Ifa). In addtion to revealing the earthlyworks performed by each Odu (disciple of Orunmila) Mr. Ibie also gives account as inhis previous volumes of the heavenly works of the Odus as well. 8)Ifism:The Complete Works of Orunmila, Volume 3) by Ibie, C. Osamaro (Ifism : theComplete Works of Orunmila. ISBN:13: 978-0963878762 . Volume 3 provides the reader with an overview on Agbigba and Oguega, both divinationsystems practiced in Southern Nigeria and former Bini colonies. In addition, the Odus ofOyeku-Ogbe to Oyeku-Ofun are presented together with the significance of the odu atdivination, initiation and appropriate ) Powers of the Orishas.
5 (Santeria and The Worship of Saints) by Gonzalez-Wippler,Migene ISBN: 0-942272-25. The book has been divided into sections, each dealing with a specific Orisha, theattributes, paths or aspects, necklaces, initiations, foods, herbs, legends, and otherpertinent information about the particular )Ritual and Spells of Santeria by Gonzalez-Wippler, Migene Original Publications. July1986. ISBN: 0942272072. This book shows us the rituals and spells of this )Santeria The Religion by Gonzalez-Wippler, Migene Llewellyn Espanol. 2002. ISBN1567183298. This books contains remarkable photographs and interviews that disclose aspects of thereligion rarely revealed to nonbelievers. 12)The Santeria Experience by Gonzalez-Wippler, Migene Llewellyn Espanol.
6 1999. ISBN1567183352. This book is an autobiographical account of initiation into a clandestinely-practicedreligion. 13)The Sacred IFA Oracle by Epega, Afolabi and Neimark, Philip John ISBN-189015718X. Discover answers to life's questions using the Ifa Oracle - an ancient African divinationtool and the spiritual foundation for Candombl , Santeria, and Vodun. 14)Manual De Orihate by Angarica, Nichol s Valent n Ediciones Universal, Miami 1979. Outlines the Lucum -Yoruba cosmology, gives rich portraits of the orishas, relatesimportant ceremonies and their historical explanations. In the second half of the book heprovides clear and straightforward interpretations of the odu of the dilog n divinationsystem.
7 15)Obatala - If and the Chief OF the Spirit OF the White Cloth by F 'lokun Fatunmbi, AwoOriginal Publications, New York 1993; ISBN 0-942272-30-7. The power of Obatala is described by If as one of many Spiritual Forces in Naturewhich are called "Orisha". There are a large number of Orisha, and each Orisha has itsown awo (Mysteries of Nature). 16)Awo Inner Peace: The Yoruba Concept of by F 'lokun Fatunmbi Ori Athelia HenriettaPress. 2005. ISBN 1890157376 . Fatunmbi's refreshing and foundational work helps us to return to the roots of this sacredAfrican form while retaining a western sensibility. It's filled with exercises to help breakold un-wanted habits. It is a must for any who will be initiated into the mysteries ofIfa/Orisha, or for those who have been initiated into Ifa/Orisha.
8 17)Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion by Fama, Chief.. Ile Orunmila. 2002. ISBN 0-9714949-0-8. IFA/Yoruba Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) -Chief FAMA. This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of Ifa by practitioners and non-practitioners and answers many questions with respect to "How to Pray ' the Ifa Way." 18)Epega, Afolabi A. IFA: The Ancient Wisdom . Athelia Henrietta Press. 2003. ISBN 1-890157-33-3. Dr. Afolabi A Epega reveals for the first time to the general public the ancient wisdom ofthe Yoruba who live in South Western parts of Nigeria and West Africa. This ancientwisdom known as Ifa relects a time-honored tradition on which the Yoruba philosophy,arts, music, customs, science, medicine, culture and religion are based.
9 Hidden forcenturies, Ifa is a nature religion that helps to develop relistic relationships with thenatural forces which govern the universe. 19)Imoye: A Definition of the Ifa by Karada, Baba Ifa Athelia Henrietta Press. 1999. ISBN1-890157-20-1. Clearly and methodically, Baba Ifa Karade renders an outstanding depth of insight intothe Ifa tradition. Beginning with its "Genesis" and progressing to the religious traditionsand practices. 20)Las Religiones de los Orichas by Sanchez, Julio Coleccion Estudios Afrocribenos. )Santer a: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America. De La Torre,Miguel A. Eerdmans Publish. 2004. ISBN 0-8028-4973-3. Detailed descriptions of the various manifestations of each orisha make this one of themost comprehensive books on the subject, while the complex issue of Santeria ritual,which can include animal sacrifice, is handled unsensationally but vividly.
10 22)The Altar of My Soul. Morenu Vega, Marta. One Word Publisher. 2000. ISBN0345421558. Marta Moreno Vega recounts the compelling true story of her journey from ignoranceand skepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santer a religion. 23)Yoruba Beliefs and Sacrificial Rites. Awolalu, J. Omosade. Athelia Henrietta ISBN 096387835. Surveys previous works on Yoruba religion and outlines a typology of beliefs, as well asoffers an interpretation of religious rites as elements of sacrificial system. This seriousstudy gives valuable material for other approaches to religion-comparative, scientific andtheological in addition to providing a point of reference for further studies of socio-religious change and a glimpse into the potential future of the Yoruba )Oshun: Ifa and the Spirit of the River.
