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Santeria: the Religion: Faith, Rites, Magic (World Religion and Magic) | 
 enlarge | Author: Migene Gonzalez-wippler
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 235544
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 1567183298
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.67
EAN: 9781567183290
ASIN: 1567183298
Publication Date: September 1, 2002
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When the Yoruba of West Africa were brought to Cuba as slaves, they preserved their religious heritage by disguising their gods as Catholic saints and worshipping them in secret. The resulting religion is Santeria, a blend of primitive magic and Catholicism. Gonzalez-Wippler describes Santeria's pantheon of gods ("orishas"), the priests ("santeros"), the divining shells used to consult the gods ("Diloggun") and the herbal potions prepared as medicinal cures and for magic ("Ewe") as well as controversial ceremonies - including animal sacrifice. Migene Gonzalez-Wippler has also written "The Santeria Experience", "The Complete Book of Amulets and Talismans", "Dreams and What They Mean to You" and "The Complete Book of Spells, Ceremonies and Magic".
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 I am an Olorisa (priest/Santero) with over 29 years of training July 8, 2007
Temujin Ekunfeo (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am an Olorisa (priest/Santero) with over 29 years of training and experience.
Based on my credentials, I must say that over a span of more than 30 years Migene Gonzalez-Wippler has put out more misinformation on Orisa worship/Santeria than any single author I can think of. There is no enlightenment on the religion I serve in these pages. To really learn about Orisa worship/Santeria ask an Olorisa (priest/Santero).
Sincerely,
Temujin Ekunfeo Ala Aganju
A new Santera's View March 25, 2007
Ramona Richardson (London, Ontario, Canada)
This book has been instrumental in providing me with factual information about many things. I love the index and glossary - truly makes it a reference book, with yoruban content.
An excellent book for those new to the religion.
There could be more info on Odudua - every reference I read says something different.
I have received Odudua and what was written here has something major lacking.
Overall - very good.
Good intro to Santeria November 15, 2006
RootedHand (Ohio)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a pretty good introduction to the basics of Santeria. There is some information in the book which is questionable, so I would say read this with a grain of salt and decide for yourself. The author does describe Palo Mayombe as dark and evil, and this is not so, Palo is a beautiful practice and should not be degraded like this. That aside, this was one of my first books on Santeria and it does give good descriptions of readings, recieving beads and warriors, asiento, and more. There are also several photographs of altars, botanicas, and fetishes. For the most part, a good solid book. For difinitive answers, seek out a santera or santero.
 A Must Have for your library March 13, 2006
OmiyaleIquaSun (New Jersey)
This book is a very intense one which tells of the ways of the Santeria Religion. It is clear and precise. Not for initiates or beginners you truely must have some level of understanding of the religion before reading this book. I highly recommend it to all of the priests and priestesses out there whom have serious convictions.
I LOVED IT May 28, 2005
Son of Obatala (Riverside, CA.)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
At first she had me worried because it sounded like she was not accualy in santeria, but then I read on and realized she was. I liked the depth she whent on this subject, it wasn't too much and it wasn't too little. I also liked how much she described the evil part of santeria and how to stay away from it. My personal favorite in this book is all of her stories that had happend to her, or told to her,or what happend to her friends. I highly recomend this book to any one who is looking for information on santeria. It is one of my top books in my libary and should be in yours too. Trust me, I loved it.
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