|
|
This is only a preview of the paper
Click here to register and get the full text.
Existing members click here to login
|
|
|
Santeria Santeria originated in Africa, in the Yoruba religions native to Nigeria. Santeria was exported to the New world by the many men and women who were brought here as slaves. The African religions had to blend and transform to keep them alive. The changes that lead to Santeria began in 1517 “when Yoruba slaves had their first taste of Catholicism in Cuba.” It’s the Catholic content that gives Santeria its queer flavor. This mix of the religions resulted in being able to be a devout Catholic while still practicing their own religion. The Orishas were disguised as catholic saints, here is one of the saints : Elegua Saint: The Holy Child of Atocha. Day of the Week: Mondays and the third day of each month. Colors and Collars (Ilekes): Red and black. His collar is made up of three red beads followed by three black beads. After the three black beads, a red bead alternates with a black bead three times. The sequence is repeated until the desired length is obtained. Sacrificial Animals: Small goats, roosters. On rare occasions, monkeys, sheep, bulls, ox and deer. Chickens should not be offered. Elegua is a glutton and will bother and torment the participants at a ceremony until he has had his fill of blood. Sacrificial Foods: Smoked fish and smoked jutia. He loves yams. His favorite fruit is sugar cane. Everything should be well spiced with corojo butter. He loves to drink aguardiente and he favors standing water.
Approximate Word count = 952
Approximate Pages = 3.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
|
|
|
|