10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORIXA»
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orixa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
orixa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Secrets, Gossip, and Gods: The Transformation of Brazilian ...
So you see that the orixa almost materializes itself in the person" (ibid., 112-113).
Later on, she elaborated on the social roles of these people/orixas: Within the
Candomble you have everything you never had: "Father, mother, doctor, brother,
...
Paul Christopher Johnson, 2002
2
Women and New and Africana Religions
After a series of opening rituals, the community summons the orixa ́s one by one,
enticing them into their midst through rhythm, music, and song. As the drummers
play the sacred rhythms, the iaoˆs, dressed in white and draped with the colorful ...
Lillian Ashcraft-Eason, Darnise C. Martin, Oyeronke Olademo, 2010
3
The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomble
Male orixa associated with diseases and their cures, and also with the earth. (
Known also as Omolu.) obligation. Offering presented to a spirit entity. oga. Male
initiate who does not go into trance, and who acts as ritual assistant and dignitary
of ...
4
The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomblé
Male orixa associated with diseases and their cures, and also with the earth. (
Known also as Omolu.) obligation. Offering presented to a spirit entity. oga. Male
initiate who does not go into trance, and who acts as ritual assistant and dignitary
of ...
James William Wafer, 1991
5
Making Spirits: Materiality and Transcendence in ...
Xango members worship two categories of 'spiritual entities':5 the eguns, or
family ancestors, and the orixa's (pronounced 'orishas'), the Yoruba deities
associated with natural elements like river, sea, thunder or with human activities
like ...
Diana Espirito Santo, Nico Tassi, 2013
6
Osun across the Waters: A Yoruba Goddess in Africa and the ...
In part this is a function of the lesser role played by the Orixa ́s in Umbanda ritual.
In many (though not all) Umbanda centers, the Orixa ́s seldom or possibly never
possess mediums. They are invoked in song, but not provoked by the drums to ...
Joseph M. Murphy, Mei-Mei Sanford, 2001
7
We Know Too Much: A Novel of Things That Happened
A Novel of Things That Happened Dennis Doph. These are the functionaries
mentioned fulsomely in the last chapter but one: for the record. EXU, guardian
Orixa of crossroads, passageways, and cities. The divine messenger. XANGO,
Orixa of ...
8
Afro-Brazilian Culture and Politics: Bahia, 1790s to 1990s
Male orixa associated with iron and warfare. Omolu. Orixa of smallpox and
sickness; son of Nana Buruku; Gege- Mahi deity. Orixa. The Yoruba word for
divinities in general. Each orixa has a name that may be followed by a second
name to ...
9
Mysterious Minds: The Neurobiology of Psychics, Mediums, and ...
In the case of the African-derived Candomble ́ and Umbanda practices, their
mythologies are permeated with stories about a ''Sky God'' and his intermediaries
, the orixa ́s (or ori- shas), who symbolize the primordial forces of nature. The
orixa ...
Stanley C. Krippner Ph.D., Harris L. Friedman, 2009
10
Cultural Bodies: Ethnography and Theory
While all ogans and yaôs receive a necklace of color and composition specific to
their guardian orixa at their initiation, necklaces may be given to anyone in
consultation, though they vary in color, size, and shape of beads. Other
prescriptions ...
Helen Thomas, Jamilah Ahmed, 2008
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORIXA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
orixa is used in the context of the following news items.
Viver Brasil Dance Company opens Hispanic Theater Festival
... Cici watches over the work, and choreographer Vera Passos, a longtime Afro-Brazilian dancer, incorporates dances of the orixa, or saints. «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Badaró
Mr. Badaró's powerhouse Afro-Brazilian dance classes include: dances of the Candomble orixa (deity) tradition and various northeastern ... «Active Life DC, May 15»
Boycott “Andaman and Nicobar Islands” campaign begins in Britain
Travelpickr, a global company based in Canada and India and Spanish company Orixa Viatges have become the first operators to withdraw ... «Times of India, Apr 15»
Confessions of a British Carnival dancer
On a shelf behind her stood figurines of saints and Latin American Orixa deities. Under colonial rule, African slaves assigned Catholic images ... «BBC News, Feb 15»
Review: Bravo, Brazil!
This story is told by the man himself in a series of scenes that weave in tales of Orixa gods, the hardships of life on the sea, the risqué dancing ... «Daily Maverick, Oct 14»
Brazouka burns the floor some more
This story is told by the man himself in a series of scenes that weave in tales of Orixa gods, the hardships of life on the sea, risqué dancing in ... «Artslink.co.za News, Oct 14»
Cool Brazilian moves on SA stage
“I was extremely taken by the orixa dances – intriguing movements associated with the deities of Candomblé, a religion that arrived in Brazil ... «Independent Online, Sep 14»
EUR on the Scene: Cultural Diversity Celebrated in Inglewood
Their set list consisted of “Orixa” (with dancers throughout her set), “Samba,” “Capoeira,” and closed out their set with “Samba Reggae.” Batuque People: Photo ... «Eurweb.com, Jul 14»
Brazilian Priest to 'Curse' German Players with Voodoo Before World …
... to neutralize negative vibes, a cristal and a sun to give them energy, and in the middle orixa necklaces to protect them," Sillman told AFP. «International Business Times UK, Jul 14»
Brazil's Macumba Priests Ready Voodoo Dolls for World Cup
... to neutralise negative vibes, a crystal and a sun to give them energy, and in the middle Orixa necklaces to protect them," Sillman told AFP. «NDTV, Jul 14»
