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Santeria / Lukumi / Regla de OchaSanteria, the "way of the saints" is a unique faith; blending elements of Catholicism with traditional African spirituality. Learn the origins and practice of orisha worshup, where Santeria is practiced, and the influence this unique faith has had on modern society.
A Santeria Primer
A brief article on Santeria and Vodou, covering briefly topics of spirit possesion, blood sacrifice, and Altars. Santeria, A Practical Guide to Afro-Caribbean Magic
A thorough introduction to Santeria, with seperate sections on initiation, sacrifice, the Orishas, terminology, and more. Organized into chapters and better than some print books I have seen on the topic. Who Is My Orisha?
A brief note of advice on discovering your "head." Eggun- The Dead
The role of the spirits of the Dead in Santeria. Ijo Orunmila
Descriptions of the metaphysical meanings of the Orishas, creation stories, and beliefs. Concise and easy to understand, but many external links are broken. Onile Orisa Radio
Mostly Salsa and Jazz music, but check the program list for documentaries in English and Spanish on Palo and Santeria topics. AlafiaNet
Clear, no nonsense information about initiations, including a thorough debunking of popular myths. The Misa Espiritual
The seance in Santeria; a short description of a somewhat heretical practice. The Seven African Powers
In the Yoruban tradition that is parent to the Lukumi and Palo faiths, the Orishas are emissaries of God, ruling the forces of nature and the fortunes of mankind. The Seven African powers are the primary deities of this tradition. The Temple of the Mysteries
Another breakdown of the basics of initiation- from Ilekes to Ifa. Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye
Cuban style Santeria in Florida. This is the church that prevailed in the famous Supreme court ruling on animal sacrfice in 1993. Site available in English and Spanish. Mary Ann Clark's Santeria page
An acedemic site covering short descriptions of Ashe, Oludumare, Eggun, Ebo, and other topics relating to Santeria. The Religion In Africa and Cuba: How Different Are They Really?
Compares Santeria with its Yoruban parent. |
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