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Santeria

Author : Miguel A. De La Torre
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780802849731
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (497 download)

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Download or read book Santeria written by Miguel A. De La Torre and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2004-08-23 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the history, beliefs, rituals, and culture of a religious tradition that, despite persecution, suppression, and its own secretive nature, has close to a million adherents in the United States alone. Santería is a religion with Afro-Cuban roots, rising out of the cultural clash between the Yoruba people of West Africa and the Spanish Catholics who brought them to the Americas as slaves. With the exile of thousands of Cubans after Castro's revolution in 1959, Santería came to the United States, where it is gradually coming to be recognized as a legitimate faith tradition, one about which most people in America's mainstream know very little. De La Torre explains the worldview, myths, rituals, and history of Santería, and discusses what role the religion typically plays in the life of its practitioners as well as the cultural influence it continues to exert in Latin American communities today.--From publisher description.

Santeria from Africa to the New World

Author : George Brandon
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253211149
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book Santeria from Africa to the New World written by George Brandon and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1997-03-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On his own terms, Brandon more than fulfills his promise to take the reader on the transatlantic journey of the orisha and to explore the complexities of African memory in the diaspora." —American Historical Review "He adeptly addresses broader issues, such as power relations within Caribbean slavery, multiculturalism, and the forms of religious accommodation to cultural change. In addition, he offers a fresh and cogent assessment of the production and reproduction of African beliefs and practices in new contexts. Brandon's exemplary archival research is supplemented by skillful participant observation." —Choice The Yoruba religious tradition arose in West Africa, but its influence has spread beyond Africa to millions of adherents in the Americas as well. Santeria from Africa to the New World retraces one path taken by this tradition—a path from Africa to Cuba and to New York City. George Brandon examines the religion's transatlantic route through Cuban Santeria, Puerto Rican Espiritismo, and Black Nationalism. In following the historical and anthropological evolution of the Yoruba religion, Brandon discusses broader questions of power, multiculturalism, cultural change, and the production and reproduction of African retentions.

Santeria

Author : Joseph M. Murphy
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807095621
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Santeria written by Joseph M. Murphy and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santería represents the first in-depth, scholarly account of a profound way of wisdom that is growing in importance in America today. A professional academic and himself a participant in the Santería community of the Bronx for several years, Joseph Murphy offers a powerful description and insightful analysis of this African/Cuban religion. He traces the survival of an ancient spiritual path from its West African Yoruba origins, through nearly two centuries of slavery in the New World, to its presence in the urban centers of the United States, where it continues to inspire seekers with its compelling vision.

Santería

Author : Joseph M. Murphy
Publisher : Beacon Press (MA)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Santería written by Joseph M. Murphy and published by Beacon Press (MA). This book was released on 1988 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Santeria Enthroned

Author : David H. Brown
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226076096
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Santeria Enthroned written by David H. Brown and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2003-10-15 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since its emergence in colonial-era Cuba, Afro-Cuban Santería (or Lucumí) has displayed a complex dynamic of continuity and change in its institutions, rituals, and iconography. In Santería Enthroned, David H. Brown combines art history, cultural anthropology, and ethnohistory to show how Africans and their descendants have developed novel forms of religious practice in the face of relentless oppression. Focusing on the royal throne as a potent metaphor in Santería belief and practice, Brown shows how negotiation among ideologically competing interests have shaped the religion's symbols, rituals, and institutions from the nineteenth century to the present. Rich case studies of change in Cuba and the United States, including a New Jersey temple and South Carolina's Oyotunji Village, reveal patterns of innovation similar to those found among rival Yoruba kingdoms in Nigeria. Throughout, Brown argues for a theoretical perspective on culture as a field of potential strategies and "usable pasts" that actors draw upon to craft new forms and identities—a perspective that will be invaluable to all students of the African Diaspora. American Acemy of Religion Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion (Analytical-Descriptive Category)

Santería

Author : Mary Ann Clark
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313081409
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Santería written by Mary Ann Clark and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santería, also known as Yoruba, Lukumi, or Orisha, was originally brought to the Americas from Africa by enslaved peoples destined for the Caribbean and South America. By the late 1980s it was estimated that more than 70 million African and American people participated in, or were familiar with, the various forms of Santeria, including traditional religions in Africa, Vodun in Haiti, Candomble in Brazil, Shango religion in Trinidad, Santeria in Cuba and, of course, variants of all of these in the U.S. Today there are practitioners around the world including Europe and Asia. Because of the secretive nature of the religion, it has been difficult to get accurate and objective information, but here, Clark introduces readers to the religion, explores the basic elements, including the Orisha, and answers the many questions Santeria arouses in observers and practitioners alike. Santería was brought to the United States in two principle waves, one in the early 1960s after the Cuban Revolution and later by the Marielitos who escaped from the island in the 1980s. Since then it has spread to the larger Hispanic community, to the African American community, and to other segments of society as well. Today, practitioners can be found in every state, and interest in Orisha and related traditions has gained popularity. As the number of practitioners has grown so has public awareness. In this compelling introduction, Clark answers such questions as where did this religion come from? What do practioners believe? Is it a cult? What takes place at a ritual event? How does it view death and the afterlife? Is there ritual sacrifice? Clark, a practitioner as well as a scholar of the faith, dispels the myths that surround this religious practice, and brings readers to a better understanding of this growing faith in America.

Sacrificial Ceremonies of Santería

Author : Ócha'ni Lele
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594775001
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book Sacrificial Ceremonies of Santería written by Ócha'ni Lele and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-22 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to explore the history, methods, and thinking behind sacrifice in the growing Santería faith • Explains the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail • Shares the ancient African sacred stories that reveal the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice • Chronicles the legal fight all the way to its 1993 U.S. Supreme Court victory to establish legal protection for the Santería faith and its practitioners Tackling the biggest controversy surrounding his faith, Santería priest Ócha’ni Lele explains for the first time in print the practice and importance of animal sacrifice as a religious sacrament. Describing the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail, including the songs and chants used, he examines the thinking and metaphysics behind the ritual and reveals the deep connections to the odu of the diloggún--the source of all practices in this Afro-Cuban faith. Tracing the legal battle spearheaded by Oba Ernesto Pichardo, head of the Church of the Lukumi of Babaluaiye, over the right to practice animal sacrifice as a religious sacrament, Lele chronicles the fight all the way to its 1993 U.S. Supreme Court victory, which established legal protection for the Santería faith and its practitioners. Weaving together oral fragments stemming from the ancient Yoruba of West Africa, the author reconstructs their sacred stories, or patakís, that demonstrate the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice in the Yoruba and Santería religion, including explanations about why each animal can be regarded as food for both humans and the orisha as well as how sacrifice is not limited to animals. Shedding light on the extraordinary global growth of this religion over the past 50 years, Lele’s guide to the sacrificial ceremonies of Santería enables initiates to learn proper ceremony protocol as well as gives outsiders a glimpse into this most secretive world of the santeros.

Santería

Author : Mari Silva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781638181040
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Santería written by Mari Silva and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you familiar with the seven African powers? Do you want to learn the secret of their powers? Do you want to cultivate your own spiritual energy? Are you interested in learning how the ancient Yoruba survived slavery with the help of their ancestral spirits? Hundreds of years ago, the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa were brought to America as slaves. Luckily, they successfully preserved their heritage and ancestral spirits by disguising their deities as Catholic saints. In secret, they worshipped. The result is the new-age religion known as Santería, a blend of Catholicism and African traditional beliefs. Santería offers valuable and insightful information into the origins, beliefs, and practices of the syncretic Lucumí religion. This book will teach you the remarkable secrets of the Yoruba people. In this book, you will: Discover how to invoke the orishas and the seven African Powers. Master the art of divination to foretell your future. Never worry about negative and evil forces again. See practical examples of how to use divine power to achieve your goals. Learn the powerful spells and rituals the Yoruba use to channel their gods. Master the use of ashé and iwa pele. Become a powerful child of the gods. And so much more! With this book as your guide, you now have a starting point to the life you desire. Santería will set you on the path to uncovering your roots and help you to establish a spiritual bond with the spirits of your ancestors. So, what are you waiting for? Click on the "Add to Cart" button to get your copy of this book today!

Teachings of the Santería Gods

Author : Ócha'ni Lele
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594779082
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book Teachings of the Santería Gods written by Ócha'ni Lele and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-24 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to explore the sacred myths of Santería • Includes more than 100 myths, stories, and histories about the odu and the orishas • Reassembles the oral fragments from the African diaspora into coherent stories • Demonstrates that the African peoples, specifically the Yoruba, were deeply spiritual At the core of the diloggún--the sacred divination system of Santería--are the sacred stories known as the patakís, narratives whose themes are as powerful and relevant today as they were in the minds of the ancient Yoruba who safeguarded them. Each patakí is connected to one or more of the 16 odu, the principal creative forces of Santería. Some recount the lives of orishas on earth, others the lives of individuals in heaven, and some tell of the odu themselves, for even they once walked the earth as mortals. The first book to explore these ancient African stories in English, Teachings of the Santería Gods recounts more than 100 of these sacred parables, including many stories reassembled from the oral tradition of the African diaspora. Ranging from creation myths to what happens when a love potion works far too well, these stories share the wisdom and spirituality of the Yoruba people of ancient Africa and form the living, oral bible of one of the world’s fastest-growing faiths.

Santería in New York City

Author : Steven Gregory
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780815334989
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book Santería in New York City written by Steven Gregory and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In revising his 1985 doctoral dissertation for the New School for Social Research, Gregory has not attempted to incorporate scholarship since then on the Afro-Cuban religion, but has added important recent works to his bibliography. He sets out to understand why practitioners of Santera in New York found its beliefs and practices socially, culturally, and at times politically meaningful in their everyday lives. He traces its vitality to its role as a sociohistorical site of resistance to the political and cultural domination of slavery and more recently, to racially and ethnically based forms of social subordination, both in the US and in Cuba.

Cuban Santería: A Beginner's Guide to the Beliefs, Deities, Spells and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America. The Orishas, Proverbs

Author : Nalyan Chacon Ruiz
Publisher : Indy Creative Lab
ISBN 13 : 9781801864862
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book Cuban Santería: A Beginner's Guide to the Beliefs, Deities, Spells and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America. The Orishas, Proverbs written by Nalyan Chacon Ruiz and published by Indy Creative Lab. This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★55% off bookstores! Discounted retail price now of $29.95 instead of $36.95★ Which Orisha calls to you? Your clients will never stop thanking you for enriching their knowledge of the Yoruba religion (Santerìa). Orishas are African spirits respected and served in Cuban Santeria, as well as other Caribbean traditions. Santería is a religion with Afro-Cuban roots, born of the cultural clash between the Yoruba people of West Africa and the Spanish Catholics who brought them to the Americas as slaves. What makes Santeria so unique is the fact that it is a syncretic religion - it combines the beliefs and practices of several religions, primarily the African Yoruba religion with Roman Catholic elements mixed in. Today, many people still turn to the Orishas for help and guidance in not only their little problems, but also the big ones of life. You will learn that each Orisha have specific actions and temperament. Where you can find Yemaya Oshun's favorite food How to petition Changò What are you waiting for? Take advantage of this launch offer ★★Buy it now and let your customers find out what their Orisha is.

Santeria and Orishas

Author : Mari Silva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781638181118
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book Santeria and Orishas written by Mari Silva and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two manuscripts in one book: Santería: The Ultimate Guide to Lucumí Spells, Rituals, Orishas, and Practices, Along with the History of How Yoruba Lived On in America Orishas: The Ultimate Guide to African Orisha Deities and Their Presence in Yoruba, Santeria, Voodoo, and Hoodoo, Along with an Explanation of Diloggun Divination Hundreds of years ago, the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa were brought to America as slaves. Luckily, they successfully preserved their heritage and ancestral spirits by disguising their deities as Catholic saints. In secret, they worshipped. The result is the new-age religion known as Santería, a blend of Catholicism and African traditional beliefs. Santería offers valuable and insightful information into the origins, beliefs, and practices of the syncretic Lucumí religion. This book will teach you the remarkable secrets of the Yoruba people. In part one, you will: Discover how to invoke the orishas and the seven African Powers. Master the art of divination to foretell your future. Never worry about negative and evil forces again. See practical examples of how to use divine power to achieve your goals. Learn the powerful spells and rituals the Yoruba use to channel their gods. Master the use of ashé and iwa pele. Become a powerful child of the gods. And so much more! In part two, you will: Learn how the Orishas came to be, starting with the source of all things - Olodumare Discover which Orisha to call upon for specific circumstances Find out how to praise and invoke the presence of the Orishas Learn how to get divine answers for your heart's questions using Diloggun Discover how to interpret the answers you get from Obi and Diloggun And so much more! With this book as your guide, you now have a starting point to the life you desire. Santería will set you on the path to uncovering your roots and help you to establish a spiritual bond with the spirits of your ancestors. You will also find truths about the Orishas and the basic steps you need to take to worship the Orisha of your choice - particularly the major Orishas. One thing is certain, Orisha worship is bound to influence your life significantly, and you can determine the energy (positive or negative) that you draw from them. So, what are you waiting for? Click on the "Add to Cart" button to get your copy of this book today!

Orishas: An Introduction to African Spirituality and Yoruba Religion

Author : Clara Robinson
Publisher : Creek Ridge Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orishas: An Introduction to African Spirituality and Yoruba Religion written by Clara Robinson and published by Creek Ridge Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the Yoruba people of Africa, Gods and the different Orishas The belief system of the Yoruba people, which may have originated millions of years ago in Nigeria, is regarded as one of the oldest religions in the world. It has since gained followers from all over the world, from the Caribbean to North America, and it’s easy to see why. Its oral interpretations have piqued the interest of many, ranging from majestic tales of the Orishas to life-changing teachings of reincarnation. And, while it has been modified or intertwined with other world religions everywhere else, this high form of spirituality is still practiced in its original form in Africa.

Lucumi, Yoruba People

Author : Esther Fuente Alvarez
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book Lucumi, Yoruba People written by Esther Fuente Alvarez and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want a new belief that will help you overcome life's difficulties and survive in the new society? Do you want to cultivate your own spiritual energy? Even if you know nothing about Santeria, with this book you will learn the basics and structure of the Lucumi religion, also known as Santería, Regla de Ocha or Regla de Ifá. Hundreds of years ago, the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa were brought to America as slaves. Luckily, they successfully preserved their heritage and ancestral spirits by disguising their deities as Catholic saints. In secret, they worshipped. The result is the new-age religion known as Santería, a blend of Catholicism and African traditional beliefs. This book offers valuable and insightful information about the origins of the world, the birth of the Orishas, and their role in the life of every believer according to the practices of the syncretic Lucumí religion. In this book, you will: Learn how the Orishas came to be, starting with the source of all things - Olodumare The birth of the Orishas and their role in earthly life Discover which Orisha to call upon for specific circumstances The merits and defects of each Orisha And so much more! In this book, secrets and praises of the Orishas are laid bare - waiting for you to read, digest, and apply. You don't have to look far for divine answers. This book will show you how to find your answers with ease. This book will be the beginning of the path towards the discovery of your OrishaGet your copy now at its special price.

Santería Enthroned

Author : David H. Brown
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000124371
Total Pages : 870 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Santería Enthroned written by David H. Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-24 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since its emergence in colonial-era Cuba, Afro-Cuban Santería (or Lucumí) has displayed a complex dynamic of continuity and change in its institutions, rituals, and iconography. Originally published in 2003 Santería Enthroned combines art, history, cultural anthropology, and ethnohistory to show how Africans and their descendants have developed novel forms of religious practice in the face of relentless oppression. Focusing on the royal throne as a potent metaphor in Santería belief and practice it shows how negotiations among ideologically competing interests have shaped the religion’s symbols, rituals, and institutions from the nineteenth century to the present. Rich case studies of change in Cuba and the United States, including a New Jersey temple and South Carolina’s Oyotunji Village, reveal patterns of innovation similar to those found among rival Yoruba kingdoms in Nigeria. Throughout, the book argues for a theoretical perspective on culture as a field of potential strategies and "usuable pasts" that actors draw upon to craft new forms and identities – a perspective that will be invaluable to all students of the African Diaspora.

The Altar of My Soul

Author : Marta Moreno Vega
Publisher : One World
ISBN 13 : 0307567109
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Altar of My Soul written by Marta Moreno Vega and published by One World. This book was released on 2009-07-22 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long cloaked in protective secrecy, demonized by Western society, and distorted by Hollywood, Santería is at last emerging from the shadows with an estimated 75 million orisha followers worldwide. In The Altar of My Soul, Marta Moreno Vega recounts the compelling true story of her journey from ignorance and skepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santería religion. This unforgettable spiritual memoir reveals the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa. As an Afro-Puerto Rican child in the New York barrio, Marta paid little heed to the storefront botanicas full of spiritual paraphernalia or to the Catholic saints with foreign names: Yemayá, Ellegua, Shangó. As an adult, in search of a religion that would reflect her racial and cultural heritage, Marta was led to the Way of the Saints. She came to know Santería intimately through its prayers and rituals, drumming and dancing, trances and divination that spark sacred healing energy for family, spiritual growth, and service to others. Written by one who is a professor and a santera priestess, The Altar of My Soul lays before us an electrifying and inspiring faith–one passed down from generation to generation that vitalizes the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community, and a strong, loving society.

Worldview, the Orichas and Santeria

Author : Mercedes Cros Sandoval
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813034522
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Worldview, the Orichas and Santeria written by Mercedes Cros Sandoval and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A comprehensive, almost encyclopedic, introduction to Santeria . . . Cros Sandoval's greatest contribution is in tackling the question of why Santeria's Yoruba cosmology has proven so durable and compelling over time, even as it has been transplanted across an ocean and brought into contact with very different traditions in very different societies than its place of origin."--Kristina Wirtz, Western Michigan University "A broad and deep synthesis of scholarship on Santeria . . . fully recognizes the heterogeneous nature of Afro-Cuban religious belief and successfully explores the origins of that heterogeneity."--Theron Corse, Tennessee State University Cros Sandoval's authoritative introduction to the Afro-Cuban religion called Santeria explores how it emerged and developed in Cuba out of transplanted Yoruba beliefs and continues to spread and adjust to changing times and contexts. Systematically exploring every facet of Santeria's worldview, Sandoval examines how practitioners have adapted received beliefs and practices to reconcile them with new environments, from plantation slavery to exile in the United States. Offering a distinctive perspective based on a lifetime of extensive research and firsthand knowledge, Cros Sandoval illuminates Santeria as a theological system and as a vital, continuously evolving community. The adaptation process that gave birth to Santeria was not the singular result of cultural resistance, she argues, but a successful attempt to find meaning linked to alien religious elements in a way that appealed to a diverse following. Beginning with the transatlantic history of how Yoruba traditions came to Cuba and were established and adapted to Cuban society, Sandoval provides a comprehensive comparison of Yoruba and Cuban mythologies, followed by an overview of how Santeria has continued to diffuse and change in response to new contexts and adherents--with an especially illuminating perspective on Santeria among Cubans in Miami. As a reference work and historical treatment of Santeria, Sandoval's work will appeal to both scholars and nonscholars alike, ranging from anthropologists and students of religion and the African Diaspora to psychologists, social workers, and those curious about or inspired by this remarkably durable and adaptable belief system.