{"product_id":"9781578637430-yemaya","title":"Yemaya","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA celebration and practical guide to the renowned and beloved goddess and orisha.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yemaya, queen of the sea, first emerged in Yorubaland (now in modern Nigeria). A primordial deity, considered the mother of all, some perceive her to be at the root of numerous ancient goddesses, including Isis. During the Middle Passage, Yemaya accompanied her enslaved devotees to the Western Hemisphere, where her veneration took root and flourished. She is among the most beloved and prominent spirits of Candomblé, Santeria, and other African diaspora traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through her associations with the Virgin Mary, devotion to Yemaya spread throughout Latin America. Cuban immigrants brought Yemaya with them to the US, where her veneration expanded exponentially. No longer a local water spirit, she became an internationally beloved goddess whose devotees derive from numerous traditions and who worship her in her many fluid forms. Yemaya currently ranks among the most beloved goddesses worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Raven Morgaine, a priest of Yemaya for over three decades, shares his expertise and knowledge in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the first full-length English language book accessible to general readers. Morgaine explores Yemaya’s history and her many forms, including her roles as mother, lover, witch, warrior, and mermaid. He describes her many paths, aspects, and incarnations. Simultaneously a celebration of Yemaya and a practical, hands-on guide to working with her, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYemaya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explores her mythology in depth, as well as her special role in the LGBQT community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book features: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpells and rituals associated with Yemaya appropriate for the uninitiated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for building altars and shrines for Yemaya, as well as other methods for working with her, including correct, respectful ways to make appropriate offerings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipes that will please Yemaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed list of flowers, herbs, and other botanicals that radiate the power of Yemaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56451543433590,"sku":"9781578637430","price":11.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_35243019.jpg?v=1760462931","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781578637430-yemaya","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}