top of page

Search


Olorishas and fisherman, lessons from the deep ocean
How are fishermen and olorishas alike? Some olorishas can be seen as deep-sea trollers with huge nets. Others fish for sport and...
Omimelli
Mar 2, 20212 min read
185 views
0 comments


When saying happy Okú Odún is not enough
Okú Odún is the expression the Lukumí use to mark a kariosha or ordination anniversary. However, okú odú is not just the passing of...
Omimelli
Feb 1, 20214 min read
591 views
0 comments


Cuando no basta con decir feliz okú odún
Okú Odún es la expresión que usamos los Lukumí para marcar un kariosha o aniversario de ordenación. Sin embargo, okú odú no es solo el...
Omimelli
Feb 1, 20214 min read
166 views
0 comments


Lukumí 101: Consideraciones al entrar a un Ilé Orisha
Es mejor tomarse el tiempo y caminar el camino hacia los orishas paso a paso que tropezar en el camino. Los pasos en falso son una...
Omimelli
Jan 13, 20214 min read
213 views
0 comments


Lukumí 101: Considerations to enter an Ilé Orisha
It is better to take time and walk the path towards the Orisha step by step than to stumble along the way. Missteps are a waste of time...
Omimelli
Jan 13, 20214 min read
540 views
0 comments

On the edge of the sword, how the Lukumí Yearly Odú shapes daily life
Since 2010, I have been following closely the yearly odú readings done in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, Panama, the United...
Omimelli
Jan 1, 20212 min read
974 views
0 comments


The Year in White: Iyawó Basic Rules
Iyawós have a period of learning and repose for 12 months, this is known as “The Year in White” and includes stringent restrictions.
Omimelli
Oct 8, 20205 min read
689 views
0 comments


An Ebbó to Start 2011
As originally posted on Blog The Mystic Cup Today I was asked while updating the Facebook page if I had a particular ebbó to start the...
Omimelli
Dec 3, 20111 min read
9 views
0 comments
bottom of page