Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea

Yemaya, the queen of the sea, is a primordial deity and the mother of all. She accompanied her enslaved devotees to the Western Hemisphere during the Middle Passage and became an internationally beloved goddess. Raven Morgaine's book, Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea, explores her history, forms, roles, and incarnations, as well as her special role in the LGBQT community. It features spells and rituals, instructions for building altars and shrines, recipes, and a detailed list of flowers, herbs, and other botanicals that radiate the power of Yemaya.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2021
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Yemaya, the queen of the sea, first appeared in Yorubaland (now modern Nigeria). She is considered the mother of all and is believed to be the root of numerous ancient goddesses, including Isis. During the Middle Passage, Yemaya accompanied her enslaved devotees to the Western Hemisphere, where her veneration took root and flourished. She is among the most beloved and prominent spirits of Candomble, Santeria, and other African diaspora traditions. Through her associations with the Virgin Mary, devotion to Yemaya spread throughout Latin America. Cuban immigrants brought Yemaya with them to the US, where her veneration expanded exponentially. No longer a local water spirit, she became an internationally beloved goddess whose devotees derive from numerous traditions and worship her in her many fluid forms. Yemaya currently ranks among the most beloved goddesses worldwide. Raven Morgaine, a priest of Yemaya for over three decades, shares his expertise and knowledge in Yemaya: Orisha, Goddess, and Queen of the Sea, the first full-length English language book accessible to general readers. Morgaine explores Yemaya's history and her many forms, including her roles as mother, lover, witch, warrior, and mermaid. He describes her many paths, aspects, and incarnations. Simultaneously a celebration of Yemaya and a practical, hands-on guide to working with her, Yemaya explores her mythology in depth, as well as her special role in the LGBQT community. The book features: Spells and rituals associated with Yemaya appropriate for the uninitiated Instructions for building altars and shrines for Yemaya, as well as other methods for working with her, including correct, respectful w.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781578637430