Orisha University Podcast

Yemaya knows Erinle is a younger man, but they still enjoy each others' company. References Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orisha Spirits and Other Deities Fuente Alvarez, Esther. Lucumi, Yoruba People: The Genesis Book of African Orisha Deities and their Presence Cuban Santeria 

Yemaya learns how to divine from her sister Oshun, but she learns so much more from her Husband Orunmilla. References: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas Spirits and Other Deities Ocha Ni Lele. Teachings of the Santeria Gods

Shango struggles to show women respect and Yemaya teaches him a lesson. Reference: Nunez, Luis Manuel. Santeria Stories

When Orunmilla finds his perfect client, its Yemaya that ruins that for him. Reference: Brown, David H. Patakin: Orisha Stories from the Odu Ifa

Obatalá-Ayáguna is a side of Obatala you wouldn't want to meet. If there is no discord in the world then there is no progress. References: Brown, David H. Patakin: Orisha Stories from the Odu Ifa

Obatala worries about all the injustices in the world but sometimes it can be too much. References: “Osogbo : speaking to the spirits of misfortune / Ócha’ni Lele.”

This week we explore Obatala Father of the White Cloth References: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits, and other Deities Neimark, Philip. Way of the Orisha Fatunmbi, Fa'lokun. Ebora (The Metaphysical Foundations of Ifa Book 2) OYEDEJI, Dr. Yinka. Yoruba gods & legends: Stories of how different Orishas acquired powers and became deities in Yoruba Land!

What could possibly go wrong when you are visiting a friend? Obatala decides to visit Shango in Oyo despite several warnings. Reference: Yourba Gods & Legends by Dr. Yinka Oyedeji

Eshu-Elegua is the orisha we all must know about and honor. Eshu was the first called by Olodumare to recieve his Ashe, but was the last to actually learn his role at the Crossroads. This episode dives into the often misunderstood Orisha that is Eshu-Elegua. References: Correal, Tobe Melora. Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa: A West African Spiritual Tradition (p. 9). Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Cuo...

Better make sure you offer Eshu good sacrifices.

Eshu the guardian of the Crossroads lives outdoors.

Enjoy the story!

People can ask Olodumare for some silly things. Did their requests backfire on them?

This story gives us perspective into why Heaven and Earth are separate places. It can be found in Diloggún Tales of the Natural World by Ocha Ni Lele

This perspective of the Creation story shines a light onto the details of creation. This story can be found in Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa by Tobe Correal

What are the Orisha and where did they come from? Olodumare, Olorun, and Olofi One supreme being described in many different ways. Manifesting in many different ways. References: Kumari, Ayele. Isese Spirituality Workbook Nuñez, Luis Manuel. Santeria Stories Couco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits, and Other Deities

This story is a telling of the Supreme Being Olorun (Creator of Heaven) creating a man and the trouble that followed. This story can be found in the first edition of African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits, and Other Deities by Alex Cuoco

Welcome to The Ashe Shop Podcast. The place for people who want to learn about the Orisha and African Spiritual Practices. I’m Ashley your Orisha Storyteller and guide through the ins and outs of the spiritual journey. Think of these like your study spiritual. sessions.