TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Useful Terms to Know 3
  • Chapter One: What is Santeria? 2
  • 1.) Where is Santeria Practiced? 3
  • 2.) Why is it Called Santeria? 4
  • 3.) The History of Santeria 5
  • Chapter Two: Getting to Know Santeria 10
  • 1.) Who Practices Santeria? 11
  • 2.) Santeria Deities 12
  • 3.) Initiation Rituals and Paths 20
  • Chapter Three: Beliefs and Practices 26
  • 1.) Santeria Patakis 27
  • 2.) Santeria Proverbs 29
  • 3.) Santeria Rituals and Sacrifices 33
  • 4.) Omiero – Types and Preparation 35
  • Chapter Four: The Secrecy of Santeria 38
  • 1.) Why is Santeria Such a Secretive Religion? 39
  • 2.) Where Can You Go for Information? 40
  • 3.) What to Expect When Initiating Into Santeria 44
  • Chapter Five: Comparing Santeria to Other African Religions 48
  • Chapter Six: Frequently Asked Questions 52
  • Conclusion 56
  • Index 58
  • Photo Credits 64
  • References 68

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