Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions

Throughout Africa and beyond in the Diaspora caused by the slave trade, the divine feminine was revered in the forms of goddesses, like the ancient Nana Buluku; water spirits like Yemaya, Oshun, and Mami Wata; and the warrior Oya. The power of these goddesses and spirit beings has taken root in the West. This book shows us how to celebrate and cultivate the traits of these goddesses, drawing upon their strengths to empower our own lives--

• | Author: Lilith Dorsey
• | Publisher: Weiser Books
• | Publication Date: May 11, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1578636957
• | ISBN-13: 9781578636952