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Are you fascinated by the subject of voodoo?
Did you know that it's much more than it is portrayed in the media?
Would you like to learn more about it?
Voodoo holds a place in our psyche like few other religions or beliefs and is something that has been misunderstood by people through many generations. Far more than sticking pins in dolls, as is often depicted in films and books, Louisiana Voodoo has a rich history that is as exciting as it is...
2) Popol Vuh
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El Popol Vuh tiene un indudable interés literario, por su rica imaginería y por ser una obra que contempla la cultura maya preexistente.
El Popol Vuh que hoy conocemos fue escrito tras la Conquista en lengua quiché con grafía castellana por indígenas cristianizados.
Algunos estudiosos indican que uno de los posibles autores del Popol Vuh es Diego Reinoso. Y se cree que se redactó entre 1554 y 1558, en la antigua capital de los quichés, Gumarkaaj...
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"Then they fasted that day, and put on sackcloth, and cast ashes upon their heads, and rent their clothes, and laid open the book of the law, wherein the heathen had sought to paint the likeness of their images." - 1 Maccabees 3:47-48Undeniable is the perfect outreach tool to connect with anyone that is skeptical of the claim that the Israelites of the Bible are were black, and have always been black. This is first and foremost an outreach tool, but...
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The material presented in this book was first offered at a seminar that I taught in August of 2003, in Miami. This was a historical moment in this city where events of this sort had rarely, if at all, ever taken place. It was definitely a first for me. I had taught other classes in New York, Puerto Rico, Chicago, Michigan and even here, in Miami. But Miami is very particular. As the modern Lukumí Mecca, the city's olorishas, in no way Socratic, know...
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A book detailing the beliefs, practices, and mindset of Theodish Belief. "Þéodisc Geléafa 'The Belief of the Tribe'" dispels many of the myths surrounding Theodish Belief, and details the reality. It covers topics such as why to be tribal, the advantages of tribal Heathenry, the mechanics behind a theod, as well as the major rites. This is a must have book on Theodism.
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Long has the topic of ancestor worship in modern Germanic Heathenry been largely overlooked. While many within Germanic Heathenry worship their ancestors, other than a few mentions in books, blog posts, web pages and small publications there has not been a work dedicated to the topic. This short book seeks to be a first of its kind and broach the topic. In many ways it is the tale of the path of Swain Wodening from dedicated worshiper of the Germanic...
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Award-winning author Paul Goble examines the construction, art, and significance of the tipi to the Plains Indians in his newest book, entitled Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters. Through a re-telling of the old-timer's stories, Goble shows how the tipi was more than just a home, but an expression of spiritual beliefs.
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Ojise: Messenger of the Yoruba Tradition is a journal of the day-to-day activities and rituals that Karade encountered in his quest for priesthood in the Yoruba religion. Embedded in this journal are the very emotions, ideas and changes in his psyche-and the healing of soul - that occurred on this journey. Karade explains the significance of the spiritual pilgrimage for people of all faiths.
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The Protocols of the Meetings of the Learned Elders of Zion is a fabricated anti-Semitic text purporting to describe a Jewish plan for global domination. The hoax, which was, shown to be plagiarized from several earlier sources, some not anti-Semitic in nature, was first published in Russia in 1903, translated into multiple languages, and disseminated internationally in the early part of the 20th century. Henry Ford funded printing of 500,000 copies...
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La presente obra analiza el rol de la cabeza del ser humano y su relación con las diversas creencias y tradiciones; sus bases teológicas y prácticas. ¿Que significas las palabras ashé, Orí, Eledá, Olofín, iwá? ¿Cuales son las obligaciones del olorisha y del ser humano y el debido comportamiento que estos deben observar durante el transcurso de sus vidas? ¿Qué representan la vida y la muerte para los iniciados yorubas, cubanos y brasileños?...
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Path to the Gods: Anglo-Saxon Paganism for Beginners contains everything you need to know to begin practicing the religion of your Anglo-Saxon ancestors. Within these pages you will be introduced to the Gods and Goddesses of Heathenry, and to fundamental beliefs and key concepts such as Wyrd, Frith, the Sacred and Holy, Heathen Thews (Virtues) and more. The basic rites of Heathenry are explained, This book is for the actual practice of the reconstructed...
13) Chilam Balam
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El Chilam Balam de Chumayel (o el libro del adivino de las cosas ocultas) es una colección de libros escritos en lengua maya, por personajes anónimos, durante los siglos XVI y XVII, en la península de Yucatán.
Los libros del Chilam Balam relatan hechos y circunstancias históricas de la civilización maya antes de la conquista española.
Durante la época colonial, los misioneros católicos españoles destruyeron la mayor parte de los escritos...
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Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa) was, raised in both the traditional world of the Santee Sioux and the modern civilization of the whites. The Essential Charles Eastman contains selections from the most, well, known of his published works. Completely revised and updated, this new edition contains new photographs, a new introduction, and a complete bibliography of Eastman's writings.
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In 1921, Lothrop Stoddard wrote "The world of Islam, mentally and spiritually quiescent for almost a thousand years, is once more astir, once more on the march. Wither? We do not know. Who would be bold enough to prophesy the outcome of this vast ferment-political, economic, social, religious, a much more besides?" Lothrop Stoddard today is an unknown, un-admired thinker from the Progressive Era, but he is indeed a prophet. In this book he carefully...
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The words of Thomas Yellowtail, a revered Sun Dance chief of the Crow Indian tribe, are brought to life by the internationally known, American Indian actor, Gordon Tootoosis. The book is, illustrated with over 100 previously unpublished color and sepia photographs from as early as 1903 and traditional American Indian motifs. Also included, are interviews with prominent Indian leaders, advice to American Indian youth, and special features on traditional...
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The writings of Joseph Epes Brown are, considered amongst the most important studies on the North American Indian undertaken in the twentieth century. His works have been, translated into numerous languages and are helping to re-ignite interest in the American Indian religious tradition. The Spiritual Legacy of the American Indian: Commemorative Edition, not only presents his works on the fundamental and universal characteristics of the American Indian...
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This book by Miguel De La Torre offers a fascinating guide to the history, beliefs, rituals, and culture of Santería, a religious tradition that, despite persecution, suppression, and its own secretive nature, has close to a million adherents in the United States alone.
Santería is a religion with Afro-Cuban roots, rising out of the cultural clash between the Yoruba people of West Africa and the Spanish Catholics who brought them to the Americas...
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How difficult is it to communicate with your ancestors? We sense their presence, instinctively, and wish to communicate with them. It's time to realize it is possible.
There are numerous reasons you may want to learn how to communicate with your ancestors. For me, the main reason is for healing. To ultimately let go of old hurts and not transfer them on to the next generation. Within the pages of this short read, you will learn:
• The Traditions...
20) Vodun
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Understanding West African Vodun begins with knowledge.
Vodun: West African Spiritual Life explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites listeners to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it's practiced.
You may think you know everything you need to know, because you've seen Hollywood's interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions,...
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