A spiritual artist who has dedicated his life and work to the service of the great mother goddess, Yemaya, Raven Morgaine is a practitioner of Candomble, New Orleans Voodoo, Santeria, and witchcraft. He is the owner of the Familiar Spirits shop in Coventry, Rhode Island, where he creates and sells the spirit altar dolls for which he is renowned. Raven's art is on display at the Wonder Woman Museum in Connecticut, and he has been featured in numerous publications and podcasts. He lives in Rhode Island.
"What an amazing tribute to the goddess that I have been crowned
for so many years. This homage to Yemaya will resonate with and
enlighten any reader. Raven Morgaine delivers authenticity to the
patakí or parables that represents the African diaspora in its
truest form. Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess and Queen of the Sea is
stellar literature." --Alexander Cabot, santero, high priest, and
author of Touched by the Goddess: Memoirs of a High Priest
"Not just a beautiful offering to Yemaya herself, Raven Morgaine's
Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea is a much-needed
guide for those interested in respectfully honoring her. Filled
with fluid stories, personal experiences, her history, song,
prayers, herbal knowledge, and more, this is a must-have for any
water witch interested in honoring the radiant Goddess of the Sea."
--Annwyn Avalon, author of The Way of the Water Priestess and Water
Witchcraft
"Yemaya is a dedicated mother, powerful goddess, ruthless warrior,
possessive lover, wise healer, and among the oldest deities in
Africa. Venerated in numerous magical traditions and religions
around the globe, her origin is so uncertain that it is quite easy
to think of Yemaya as the first Mother Goddess of Africa, even
perhaps as the first Mother Goddess of humanity, as, in the end, we
all come from Africa, and in one way or another we all descend from
her. In his book Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea,
Raven Morgaine guides you through her myths and pataki and evokes
her in her highest splendor. For followers of the Yoruba religion,
Lucumi, Umbanda, Candomblé, and Santeria, as well as the many paths
of modern Vodou, this book is a pivotal tool." --Elhoim Leafar,
author of The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags and Manifestation
Magic
"Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess and Queen of the Sea is a supremely
well-written, engaging, and all-encompassing account of the goddess
and her many attributes and paths. It includes real life stories
depicting the love that Yemaya has for humanity and the many
miracles she has performed. Raven Morgaine has the grasp of
Santeria, as did my Cuban elders, and his stunning artwork
dedicated to Yemaya is breathtaking! Written for neophytes as well
as seasoned santeros, this is a captivating tribute to Yemaya and
destined to become a classic."--Miss Aida, santera and author of
Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic and Hoodoo Justice Magic
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