Knowing the Orisha gods & goddesses / Waldete Tristão ; illustrated by Caco Bressane.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tristão, Waldete, 1963- author.

Contributor:

Bressane, Caco, illustator.

Local Philadelphia : Hakim's Bookstore Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Standardized Title:

Conhecendo os orixás de Exu a Oxalá. English

Language:

English

Portuguese

Subjects (All):

Yoruba (African people)--Religion.

Yoruba (African people).

Black people--Brazil--Religion--History.

Black people.

Candomblé--Brazil.

Candomblé.

Education--Brazil.

Education.

Black people--Religion.

Brazil.

Genre:

History

Physical Description:

39 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Edition:

First English edition.

Other Title:

Knowing the Orisha gods and goddesses

Orisha gods & goddesses

Place of Publication:

Woodbury, MN : Llewellyn Publications, 2020.

Summary:

"Meet the Orishas & invite them on your spiritual journey. This beautifully illustrated exploration of Afro-Brazilian spirituality introduces you to the gods of the African diaspora known as the Orishas. Knowing the Orisha Gods & Goddesses provides enchanting art and brief descriptions of twenty remarkable deities, highlighting their talents, characteristics, and customs as well as where they live, how they dress, what foods they like to eat, and more. Dance with Omolu, the god of health and life. Share secrets with Iyewa, goddess of beauty and mystery. Ask Oshoguian, the warrior of peace, for protection. Each one has amazing stories to share and can't wait to have adventures with you. A vital reference to each Orisha, this illuminating book helps you identify and build relationships with them as you walk your own spiritual path"--Back cover

ISBN:

9780738767048

0738767042

OCLC:

1145901538