Teachings of the Santeria Gods

“There is no more magical way to feel close to the orishas than through the patakís. It is there that one is transported to one’s imagination. Ócha’ni Lele has a very spiritual manner in elevating my imagination through his writing, which reveals a special touch. ¡Maferefun orichas! What is seen is not questioned! This is a special book for those of us who go forth from the heart, without malice. Ócha’ni Lele, my dear, I congratulate you!” * Ivy Queen, vocalist, musician, and Queen of Reggaeton *“This book is a page turner. Ócha’ni Lele relates these sacred stories with the ease of a knowledgeable narrator while drawing clarity and meaning out of the religion’s complex chorus of voices. This book moves the deep spirituality of the religion away from ethnography and connects the sacred to religious studies where it is well overdue.” * Oba Ernesto Pichardo, Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye *“If you have any interest in Santeria, or in a story well-told, then you should pick up Ocha’ni Lele’s Teachings fo the Santeria Gods. Don’t simply read it, savor it. Each of these stories is a gem worth examining, and Lele is the wise jeweler joyfully pointing out each facet.” * Star Foster, Pantheon: The Pagan Blog at Patheos, September 2010 *“For the first time, one hundred of the ancient African stories known as pataki have been made available in English. It was a gargantuan labor of love for the author.” * Anna Jedrziewski, New Age Retailer, September 2010 *“Loaded with stories that provide entertainment and unique perspectives, Teachings of the Santeria Gods is an excellent book for those looking to learn about Santeria or African folklore.” * The Magical Buffet, October 2010 *“Two words sum up Teachings of the Santeria Gods: Spirit of the Odu … ‘Beautifully Written’.” * Facing North, January 2011 *“… well-written, informative, possessed of rare clarity, and a joy to read.” * SpiralNature.com, May 2011 *

Ócha’ni Lele (1966-2019) was immersed in the underground culture of Orisha worship in 1989. He made Ocha in 2000 and was crowned a priest of Oya. His other books include The Secrets of Afro-Cuban Divination, Obí: Oracle of Cuban Santería, and The Diloggún: The Orishas, Proverbs, Sacrifices, and Prohibitions of Cuban Santería.

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