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Nature's Ancient Religion Orisha worship & IFA
Nature's Ancient Religion is 50% autobiography of the author's spiritual journey from cynic to Babalawo with Wanaldo. His rank in the world's seventh largest religion (175,000,000) is on par with a Catholic Arch Bishop. The author describes each step or level of his rise in Havana, Cuba. Readers are treated to the unique flavor of the forbidden island too.
50% is authoritative narrative of religions including: Catholicism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, indigenous and African. Anthropology is discussed including the 2007 Haplogroup mapping that is so important . Fresh patki ( legends) are introduced, shrines honoring the Orisha are described. Core concepts of Ashe (Nature's energy), Odu, Ancestors, Dead, dreams and divination are probed and explained. The increasing role of women is discussed as well as racial tensions.
Nature's Ancient Religion has 22 pages of Orisha worship book reviews, a glossary, index and the illustrations of Victorio Evelio Cué Villate
FREE FULL CHAPTER TEASE:
https://www.academia.edu/7786277/Chap...
50% is authoritative narrative of religions including: Catholicism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, indigenous and African. Anthropology is discussed including the 2007 Haplogroup mapping that is so important . Fresh patki ( legends) are introduced, shrines honoring the Orisha are described. Core concepts of Ashe (Nature's energy), Odu, Ancestors, Dead, dreams and divination are probed and explained. The increasing role of women is discussed as well as racial tensions.
Nature's Ancient Religion has 22 pages of Orisha worship book reviews, a glossary, index and the illustrations of Victorio Evelio Cué Villate
FREE FULL CHAPTER TEASE:
https://www.academia.edu/7786277/Chap...
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330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2008
About the author
Charles Spencer King
7 books15 followersMr. King is a Cuba pundit who has spent at least three months a year in
Cuba since 1993. The author, contributor, lecturer and Blogger's
literary offerings include: "Fidel's Story" and Fidel Viene screenplays for theater or
film. Fidel Castro shares the Cuban perspective of history and US -
Cuban relations.
"Nature's Ancient Religion"(2008) a 328 page look at the Afro - Cuban
religion. The book provides a keen insight into the world's seventh largest
religion (175,000,000) of Orisha worship and IFA. Nature's Ancient Religion
is the original "green" or environmentally friendly religion. Learn key concepts of this ancient religion of the Yoruba People of West Africa. Follow the author's journey from step by step from skeptic to a senior Lucumi Baba Awo. Read how this religion compares with the other major religions and ways of life of our world. Understand the major concepts of The Dead, Ancestors, Ashe (Ache), and many of the venerable Orishas. Be introduced to IFA divination system and Odu as well as traditional and recently discovered Pataki (Yoruba legends). This book was created for those new to and outside the world of Orisha worship & IFA, and is easy to understand in simple language (Hay version espanol)
"Havana: My Kind of Town"(2009) is 332 page offering that shares the true
flavor of Havana and Cuba in general. Reading like a streetwise travel journal
the book shares an insider's view of the forbidden island. The anecdote filled book THE HAVANA JOURNAL calls "essential reading" is a mix of humor and facts.
"Traveling Lite" (2011) explores second and third tier golf courses in Wales, England and Scotland. King and his father the architect use only rail in the spirit of Bernard Darwin.
"The Adventures of Asabi and Ropo The Native Americans" (2013) is a children's and young adult adventure of embellished history. Follow the young human protagonists
Asabi and Ropo as they continue their education by the immortal Orishas, The Native Americans is a story that ranges from Olokun's underwater palace to Illinois' Rock River where Shango, Oya and Orunmila teach the kids about the beauty of Native American culture (Sauk & Fox Nations).
"Avoiding Scams, Charlatans and Fraud en route to the Truth, Power and Wisdom of IFA and Orisha Reverence"(2015) Y version en espanol (2016) is designed for those entering and new to the culture. Not only does it share the beauty of the culture but also the pitfalls. This book can save you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, time and frustrations.
"Ancestor Networking" is a unique book for all cultures that outlines how to not only
Connect with our ancestors, but hear them in our dreams.
Conexion con Los Ancestros
Spencer lives in the high desert of the Santa Cruz mountains in Mexico, and Havana, Cuba. He is accessible to his readers on Facebook OR Twitter via message or many groups. He is an avid golfer and member of The Havana Golf Club. King is single and available for lectures. Find many free articles by him in multiple languages on Academia.edu. He is also available on Facebook for his followers.
Cuba since 1993. The author, contributor, lecturer and Blogger's
literary offerings include: "Fidel's Story" and Fidel Viene screenplays for theater or
film. Fidel Castro shares the Cuban perspective of history and US -
Cuban relations.
"Nature's Ancient Religion"(2008) a 328 page look at the Afro - Cuban
religion. The book provides a keen insight into the world's seventh largest
religion (175,000,000) of Orisha worship and IFA. Nature's Ancient Religion
is the original "green" or environmentally friendly religion. Learn key concepts of this ancient religion of the Yoruba People of West Africa. Follow the author's journey from step by step from skeptic to a senior Lucumi Baba Awo. Read how this religion compares with the other major religions and ways of life of our world. Understand the major concepts of The Dead, Ancestors, Ashe (Ache), and many of the venerable Orishas. Be introduced to IFA divination system and Odu as well as traditional and recently discovered Pataki (Yoruba legends). This book was created for those new to and outside the world of Orisha worship & IFA, and is easy to understand in simple language (Hay version espanol)
"Havana: My Kind of Town"(2009) is 332 page offering that shares the true
flavor of Havana and Cuba in general. Reading like a streetwise travel journal
the book shares an insider's view of the forbidden island. The anecdote filled book THE HAVANA JOURNAL calls "essential reading" is a mix of humor and facts.
"Traveling Lite" (2011) explores second and third tier golf courses in Wales, England and Scotland. King and his father the architect use only rail in the spirit of Bernard Darwin.
"The Adventures of Asabi and Ropo The Native Americans" (2013) is a children's and young adult adventure of embellished history. Follow the young human protagonists
Asabi and Ropo as they continue their education by the immortal Orishas, The Native Americans is a story that ranges from Olokun's underwater palace to Illinois' Rock River where Shango, Oya and Orunmila teach the kids about the beauty of Native American culture (Sauk & Fox Nations).
"Avoiding Scams, Charlatans and Fraud en route to the Truth, Power and Wisdom of IFA and Orisha Reverence"(2015) Y version en espanol (2016) is designed for those entering and new to the culture. Not only does it share the beauty of the culture but also the pitfalls. This book can save you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, time and frustrations.
"Ancestor Networking" is a unique book for all cultures that outlines how to not only
Connect with our ancestors, but hear them in our dreams.
Conexion con Los Ancestros
Spencer lives in the high desert of the Santa Cruz mountains in Mexico, and Havana, Cuba. He is accessible to his readers on Facebook OR Twitter via message or many groups. He is an avid golfer and member of The Havana Golf Club. King is single and available for lectures. Find many free articles by him in multiple languages on Academia.edu. He is also available on Facebook for his followers.
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November 17, 2015
Soy el escritor ..:-) entonces me gusta !
February 24, 2017
Was interested in learning more about the religion itself and the book tells you a lot about the author's personal journey. It gets annoying at first, I'd rather just the stories, but it sends up helping the book a bit in the end (they could be shorter though).
A pretty decent first approach.
A pretty decent first approach.
May 10, 2017
The writer will say several times in the book that he is not an expert yet he continually gives advice to potential initiates. His tone switches back and forth from Storyteller to Advisor. I found this annoying and wished he just talked of his experience among the pataki and descriptions of orishas. There were moments when his tone felt condescending. His extensive description of his personal altar was unnecessary and boring. It felt like I met a guy at a party who has an interesting life story but I have to wade through a lot of narcissism before I hear anything worthwhile.
It wasn't a total disappointment. I enjoyed all the pataki.
It wasn't a total disappointment. I enjoyed all the pataki.
February 16, 2009
Nature's Ancient Religion is 50% autobiography of the author's spiritual journey from cynic to Babalawo with Wanaldo. His rank in the world's seventh largest religion (175,000,000) is on par with a Catholic Arch Bishop. The author describes each step or level of his rise in Havana, Cuba. Readers are treated to the unique flavor of the forbidden island too. 50% is authoritative narrative of religions including: Catholicism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, indigenous and African. Anthropology is discussed including the 2007 Haplogroup mapping that is so important . Fresh pataki ( legends) are introduced, shrines honoring the Orishas are described. Core concepts of Ashe (Nature's energy), Odu, Ancestors, Dead, dreams and divination are probed and explained. The increasing role of women is discussed as well as racial tensions. Nature's Ancient Religion has 22 pages of Orisha worship book reviews, a glossary, index and the illustrations of Victorio Evelio Cué Villate.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews