Name: santeria,the religion : faith, rites, magic
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Author: Migene González-Wippler
ISBN: 9781567183290

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santeria,the religion : faith, rites, magic

Type

Physical Book

Author

Migene González-Wippler

Publisher

Llewellyn Publications

Language

English

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.3 x 2.7 cm

Weight

0.57 kg.

ISBN

1567183298

ISBN13

9781567183290

Edition No.

0002

Synopsis "santeria,the religion : faith, rites, magic"

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 diloggoen: 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.

Migene González-Wippler

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Migene González-Wippler is a Puerto Rican author known for her writings on esoteric and religious topics, especially in the field of Santería and magic. Born in Puerto Rico, she holds degrees in psychology and anthropology from the University of Puerto Rico and Columbia University, where she earned a PhD in cultural anthropology. In addition to her academic background, she has worked as a scientific editor at institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History and the United Nations in Vienna.

Among her most notable works are "El libro de las sombras" (2002), "La magia de las piedras y los cristales" (2012), and "Santería: la religión" (2008). Her writings focus on exploring and explaining spiritual and magical practices, ranging from Wicca to Santería, providing readers with a deep understanding of these traditions.

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