Ewe Osain: 221 Plants, Herbs and Trees Essential to the Lucumi Tradition., Paperback/MR William J. Irizarry Jr

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"Ewe Osain" takes an in-depth look at 221 plants, herbs and trees utilized within the Lucumi tradition as well as their uses, Odu of origin, Pataki, Spanish Name, Scientific Name, English Name, Lucumi Name, owner, Medicinal properties and so much more. An instant classic, guaranteed to be an indispensable reference book and valuable addition to any collection. About the Author: Born and raised in New York City of Puerto Rican decent William J. Irizarry Jr. was introduced to the mysteries of Orisa by his first Padrino (Godfather) Cuban born and former Chef to Fidel Castro, Babalorisa Ramon Torres Olo Obatala Ibae. William grew up in the New York City Housing Projects where he spent the majority of his upbringing with childhood Friend/Cousin Alexander La Salle founder and musical director of Alma Moyo, percussionists, singer, song writer and Bakonfula in the Palo Mayombe tradition. Alexander introduced William to the drum and music in general. They played for hours on end at all times of the day and night practicing Eggun and Orisha songs. It was William's passion for music that illuminated his path and fueled his desire in becoming an Aborisha. William was officially initiated into the Lucumi tradition at the age of fourteen when he received his Elekes/Collares (Beads), Orisa Olokun and Ibeji from Iyaloricha Maria Latimar Olo Yemaya of Bronx, New York. Less than one year later at the age of fifteen William received Awofaka (Mano de Orula) and Warriors (Orisha's Eshu, Oggun, Ochosi and Osun) from Cuban Born Oluwo Moises Montesino Oyeku Pica of New York City. Three years later at the age of eighteen William traveled to Santos Suarez, Cuba where he was initiated in the mysteries of Orisha and Ifa. August 1998 William J. Irizarry Jr. became Awo Ni Orunmila, Iwori Rote, Ifa Ala godson of Oluwo Alberto Ofun Nalbe and Ojubon Oretes Ogbe Bara a first generation Babalawo within his family. Three months later William received Kuanaldo and Osain. William has dedicated his life to t