Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens
The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions
Lilith Dorsey
Published by Weiser Books, 2020
Unlock the Ancient and Powerful Mysteries of Africa's Feminine Divine.
Throughout Africa, the divine feminine has long been revered in the forms of goddesses
and other sacred beings such as the primordial Nana Buluku, water spirits like Yemaya,
Oshún, and Mami Wata, and the warrior orisha Oya. Their power has taken root
in the West and expanded. New Orleans, for example, is the home of Marie Laveau, who
used her magickal gifts and powers to become the Cresent City's eternal Voodoo Queen.
Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens shows us all how to celebrate and cultivate
the traits of these sacred beings, drawing upon their strengths to empower our own lives.
Offering a guided tour of various African and African diaspora religious traditions, as well
as modern importations such as Santa Muerte, the book features magickal spells, rituals,
potions, astrological correspondences, sacred offerings, and much more to help guide you
on your own transformational journey.
"This book is a must-have for anyone seeking practical and authentic knowledge on
how to begin their journey into the multifaceted worlds of African tradional religions.
I truly enjoyed it. It is a fantastic read and a book I shall return to many times."
- Najah Lightfood, author of Good Juju: Mojos, Rites & Practices for the Magical Soul
Lilith Dorsey hails from many magickal traditions, including Celtic, Afro-Caribbean, and
Native American spirituality. Her traditional education focused on plant science, anthropology,
and film at the University of Rhode Island, New York University, and the University of London.
Visit her at LilithDorsey.com.
(The text above comes from the back of the book)