Caribbean Folklore: The Power of Pataki Stories in Cuba with Kesha Christie

We'd love to hear from you!Exploring Pataki Stories: The Tale of Obara and His GiftContinuing the Caribbean folklore series, Kesha Christie joins Hema on the podcast to dive into Pataki stories of the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria, focusing on the Orishas and their unique powers. 'The Gift’, told by Kesha, is the story of Obara, the once-poor Orisha and how he received his Ashe. The conversation highlights the cultural and spiritual significance of these sacred stories, their connection to Yoruba culture, and their role in teaching morals and guiding rituals.More Caribbean Folklore with Kesha Christie:Anansi's Antics in Antigua & BarbudaTrickster TalesExploring Caribbean FolkloreMore about Cuba:Cuban History and FoodCuban Roots: Lisette's Journey to HavanaTo learn more about Kesha and her work:WebsiteInstagram FacebookWalk Good PodcastSupport the showWhat is moreish? | more·​ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for more If you are enjoying the podcast, consider supporting the show to help us continue to make great content.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce