Key Authors Writing About African Ifá Orishá Traditions
Introduction about influential Authors Looking for Authors from Ifá Orishá Tradition? African Ifá Orishá traditions, deeply rooted in Yoruba cosmology and spirituality, have inspired scholars, practitioners, and storytellers worldwide. This blog explores some of the most influential and key authors in the field, highlighting their contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Ifá knowledge. These […]
Orishá Nanan Buruku: Orishá of Creation, Wisdom, and Nature
INTRODUCTION TO ORISHÁ NANAN BURUKU – THE ANCIENT MOTHER Welcome to our exploration of Nanan Buruku, a deity revered in various African and Afro-diasporic religions such as Vodou and Candomblé. Known by names like Nanan Buluku, Nanan Burukú, and Nanan Bukuulu, she stands as a towering figure in these spiritual traditions, often portrayed as the […]
Peregun: The Sacred Plant Bridging the Worlds of Orisha and Loa
STARTING WITH A QUOTE FROM THE SACRED CORPUS OF ODU IFÁ “Pèrègún Ní Í Pe Irúnmolé L’át’òde Òrun W’áyé.” Peregun calls the gods from the heavens to the earth. BACKGROUND In the Afro-Brazilian religions of Ifá, Candomblé, and Santería, the plant Peregun plays a significant role. It is considered a sacred plant and is associated […]