Babalawo, Santeria's High Priests
Fathers of the Secrets in Afro-Cuban Ifa
Ranked #48 in Cuban
Cuban If� From An Insider
Hidden within the mysterious Afro-Cuban religion of Santer�a, also known as Lucum�, there is a deep body of secrets and rituals called If�, divination practiced by priests whose title, babalawo, means "Father of the Secrets." This book pulls away the veil of secrecy to reveal exactly what If� is and how it works, exploring its history, cosmology, Orichas, initiations, mythology, offerings, and sacrifices. Join Frank Baba Eyiogbe in this fascinating introduction that discusses the functions of the babalawo, the role of women, the future of... more
Hidden within the mysterious Afro-Cuban religion of Santer�a, also known as Lucum�, there is a deep body of secrets and rituals called If�, divination practiced by priests whose title, babalawo, means "Father of the Secrets." This book pulls away the veil of secrecy to reveal exactly what If� is and how it works, exploring its history, cosmology, Orichas, initiations, mythology, offerings, and sacrifices. Join Frank Baba Eyiogbe in this fascinating introduction that discusses the functions of the babalawo, the role of women, the future of... more
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