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AdoraciónLesHonra · « **on:** April 16, 2019, 12:38:37 am »

Hello everyone!
I am a Puerto Rican teen whom has decided to go back to the native ways and worship the Taíno (native Amerindian peoples of the Caribbean, predominantly Cuba, Puerto Rico,etc) Gods, whom the Taíno natives called Cemí/Zemí.

I take a traditional stance on viewing and worshipping the Gods, which also includes a large amount of ancestor veneration.

I have a small shrine, nothing fancy, where i perform daily prayers and offerings to my ancestors, the Gods, and the spirits of the earth.

I also perform a cleansing/starting the day on the right foot type of ritual which involves holding a vessel of water, pointing it to the direction of either North, South, East, or West, saying a prayer to the specific God of that direction whilst asking them to bless you with their specific trait, then pouring the water over yourself.

To provide insight,

God of North- Rahuno
Trait- Wisdom/Experience

God of South- Achiano
Trait- Open Mindness

God of East- Sobaiko
Trait- Illumination/Enlightenment

God of West- Koromo
Trait- Inner Vision

Speaking of the Gods, there are quite a few.

There are the major Gods that everyone knows, Ata Bey, Yucahú, Guabancex, Juracán, etc, and then there are the spirits of the earth and heavens, which include the spirits of our ancestors.

There are many websites explaining the Gods and some mythology in case you'd like to do further research on Them.

Anyway, i hope you guys enjoyed my introduction to my beliefs and background, and i hope to have a good time here.

May the Gods bless all your beautiful souls!

Zlote Jablko · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2019, 03:21:59 am »

Quote from: AdoraciónLesHonra on April 16, 2019, 12:38:37 am

Hello everyone!
I am a Puerto Rican teen whom has decided to go back to the native ways and worship the Taíno (native Amerindian peoples of the Caribbean, predominantly Cuba, Puerto Rico,etc) Gods, whom the Taíno natives called Cemí/Zemí.

I take a traditional stance on viewing and worshipping the Gods, which also includes a large amount of ancestor veneration.

I have a small shrine-...

Thank you for sharing. I have a special sentimentality for forgotten traditions that don’t get much attention. There are many.

Did you hear about the dna study on the Taino population? It found that the indigenous population’s ancestry is still alive. Of course the Tainos have always said this, but it is interesting that it can be tested now.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/relay.nationalgeographic.com/proxy/distribution/public/amp/2018/02/taino-caribbean-indigenous-groups-ancient-dna-spd