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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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