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
