El presente libro analiza y compara la veneracion de Ori; entre los yorubas, los nagos brasilenos, y los lukumies cubanos y sus descendientes en la diaspora lukumi; la cual a partir del 1958 ha experimentado una difusion enorme fuera de la isla.

The Ritual Use of Plants in Lucumi Tradition is an in depth look at the importance of plants for the Lucumi community. Explains why certain plants have hierarchical position and power for healing and why they are essential for the completion of Lucumi rituals.Includes translations of over thirty patakins, with the English, Spanish, Anago and Latin scientific names and sixteen black and white photos. A CD with color photos of over fifty plants is available at www.oggunbemi.com. The author, Maria Oggunbemi is a student of Lucumi tradition, Osainista and Oba Oriate. She has extensively researched the language and the ethno-botany of the Lucumi religion as it is practiced in Cuba and the diaspora. Her first book, The Anago Language of Cuba focused on the language used in Lucumi rituals for songs, prayers, rituals of consecration, initiation healing and celebration."

English-Language Book. This book is an in-depth and analytical study of Lukumí Obí Divination. In addition, it is intended to serve as a practical guide for the young olorisha.

Cuban Ifá From An Insider Hidden within the mysterious Afro-Cuban religion of Santería, also known as Lucumí, there is a deep body of secrets and rituals called Ifá. This book pulls away the veil of secrecy to reveal exactly what Ifá 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 Ifá, and much more. Praise: "A wonderful and much needed addition to the literature on Afro-Cuban religion. Engagingly written, scholarly while remaining accessible . . . it presents an up-to-date exposition of both the history and contemporary philosophy of one of the world's most complex systems of divination."mdash;Stephan Palmié, Chair of the Department of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago and author of The Cooking of History: How Not to Study Afro-Cuban Religion

An examination of the Anagó language of Cuba. Based on over 25 years of field research in Cuba, Venezuela and the United States. The Anagó language is used in Lucumí religious ceremonies and celebrations in Cuba and throughout the diaspora. Includes a historical and linguistic overview along with examples of Anagó from academic, folkloric and religious context.