Knowing the Orisha

Knowing the Orisha Gods & Goddesses

$11.99

Knowing the Orisha Gods & Goddesses by Waldete Tristão is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the Orishas as they’re honored in the spiritual traditions of Brazil. In brief, vivid portraits of twenty Orishas, you’ll learn each one’s gifts, character, and customs, along with where they dwell, how they dress, and the foods they love. Whether you’re just beginning to sense which Orisha walks with you or you simply want to know them better, this little book may become a well loved companion on your altar shelf.

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Knowing the Orisha Gods & Goddesses

You keep seeing the same color everywhere... you feel drawn to the ocean, or the forest, or the crossroads... you’ve heard the names of the Orishas spoken with love but aren’t sure where to begin... Often that pull is the first sign of a relationship waiting to be understood.

Knowing the Orisha Gods & Goddesses offers a gentle, beautiful place to start. Written by Waldete Tristão with rich illustrations by Caco Bressane, this book introduces twenty Orishas of the African diaspora as they’re revered in Afro Brazilian spirituality. Each portrait shares what that Orisha rules, how they show up in the world, and what pleases them, so you can begin to recognize their presence in your own life.

What you’ll find inside

  • Illustrated profiles of twenty Orishas, each shown in their traditional dress and colors
  • The talents, personality, and customs of every Orisha
  • Where each Orisha lives in the natural world and the foods they’re traditionally offered
  • Beloved figures such as Omolu, keeper of health and life, Iyewa, Orisha of beauty and mystery, and Oshoguian, the warrior of peace
  • A clear, welcoming reference for identifying the Orishas and beginning to build a relationship with them