THE EPIPHANY AND THE CUBAN SANTERIA

Santeria, a religion of beauty and resilience, was able to survive and even prosper under very arduous conditions. Disguising their orlshes (deities) as Catholic saints, the santeros (Santeria priests and priestesses) Were able to continue the traditions they brought to Cuba from Africa right under...

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Autore principale: Canizare, Raul Jose (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 1990
In: Journal of Dharma
Anno: 1990, Volume: 15, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 309-314
Altre parole chiave:B Epiphany
B CUBAN SANTERIA
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Riepilogo:Santeria, a religion of beauty and resilience, was able to survive and even prosper under very arduous conditions. Disguising their orlshes (deities) as Catholic saints, the santeros (Santeria priests and priestesses) Were able to continue the traditions they brought to Cuba from Africa right under the gaze of the Roman Catholic authorities which had pros- cribed their religion. For Complex reasons we will discuss ahead, the Catholic festival of the Epiphany became the most important festival for the practitioners of Santerla. Because Santeria, a religion practiced more or less secretly by millions of people.' mostly Cubans, has not received adequate scholarly attention, I Will pause here to briefly describe the religion.
ISSN:0253-7222
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma