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Brought to Cuba as slaves; the Yoruba people of West Africa preserved their religion's heritage by disguising their gods as Catholic saints and worshipping them in secret. The resulting religion is known as Santeria; a blend of primitive magic and Catholicism now practiced by an estimated five million Americans. Santeria: The Religion is an informative and insightful examination of an African religion's survival in the New World. No one could write this book better than Migene Gonzalez-Wippler. Combining her informed study as an anthropologist and personal experience as a Santerian initiate results in a thrilling book that reveals some of Santeria's most spellbinding elements: ·The or’shas: the deities of Santeria. Who they are. What they represent. How they may be contacted. ·The santeros: the priests of Santeria. What they are like. What they do. Initiations into the priesthood. ·The diloggœn: shells used in divination. How they are used. Methods to consult the gods with the shells. ·Ewe: the magic of Santeria. Includes herbal potions prepared as medicinal cures. Santeria: The Religion covers every aspect of this religion; including its rites and ceremonies. Some of these ceremonies may be considered bizarre or controversial--but; if you want to know the truth; get this book. Santeria: The Religion contains over 65 remarkable photographs that will take you right into Santeria traditions. Interviews with practitioners reveal aspects of the religion rarely disclosed to non-believers. The time has come to reveal the growing spiritual practice that continues to gain ground worldwide; and to remove the fear and distrust from people who do not understand. Here is the truth about the religion. Get Santeria: The Religion today.