"Discover the Magic of the African Orishas in Cuba: A Visual and Explanatory Guide" Delve into the fascinating world of the Orishas with this unique work, which reveals the secrets and richness of the Afro-descendant tradition in Cuba in a clear and accessible way. "Synthesis of the African Orishas in Cuba" is your gateway to an ancestral culture that has endured throughout the centuries. In its pages, you will explore: - The Main Orishas: Get to know the central deities of this tradition, their characteristics and their influence on daily life. - Religious Synchronization and Mythology: Discover how the Orishas integrate with other traditions and explore the legends that bring their stories to life. - Settlements and Avatars: Learn about the different places where they are found and their symbolic representations. - Tools and Herbs: A full-color photo gallery illustrates the sacred objects and plants associated with each Orisha, revealing their uses and meanings. This book not only offers you a comprehensive explanation of the fundamental elements of Afro-descendant religion in Cuba, but also provides you with a rich visual experience that enriches your understanding of these fascinating spiritual beings. Ideal for those who wish to delve deeper into the culture, history, and art of the Orishas.

"Descubre la Magia de los Orishas Africanos en Cuba: Una Guía Visual y Explicativa" Adéntrate en el fascinante mundo de los Orishas con esta obra única, que revela los secretos y la riqueza de la tradición afrodescendiente en Cuba de una manera clara y accesible. "Síntesis de los Orishas Africanos en Cuba" es tu puerta de entrada a una cultura ancestral que se ha perdurado a lo largo de los siglos. En sus páginas, explorarás: - Los Principales Orishas: Conoce a las deidades centrales de esta tradición, sus características y su influencia en la vida cotidiana. - Sincronización Religiosa y Mitología: Descubre cómo los Orishas se integran con otras tradiciones y explora las leyendas que dan vida a sus historias. - Asentamientos y Avatares: Aprende sobre los diferentes lugares donde se encuentran y sus representaciones simbólicas. - Herramientas y Hierbas: Una galería de fotos a todo color ilustra los objetos sagrados y las plantas asociadas con cada Orisha, revelando sus usos y significados. Este libro no sólo te ofrece una explicación exhaustiva de los elementos fundamentales de la religión afrodescendiente en Cuba, sino que también te proporciona una rica experiencia visual que enriquece la comprensión de estos fascinantes seres espirituales. Ideal para quienes desean profundizar en la cultura, la historia y el arte de los Orishas.

"A comprehensive, almost encyclopedic, introduction to Santeria . . . Cros Sandoval's greatest contribution is in tackling the question of why Santeria's Yoruba cosmology has proven so durable and compelling over time, even as it has been transplanted across an ocean and brought into contact with very different traditions in very different societies than its place of origin."--Kristina Wirtz, Western Michigan University "A broad and deep synthesis of scholarship on Santeria . . . fully recognizes the heterogeneous nature of Afro-Cuban religious belief and successfully explores the origins of that heterogeneity."--Theron Corse, Tennessee State University Cros Sandoval's authoritative introduction to the Afro-Cuban religion called Santeria explores how it emerged and developed in Cuba out of transplanted Yoruba beliefs and continues to spread and adjust to changing times and contexts. Systematically exploring every facet of Santeria's worldview, Sandoval examines how practitioners have adapted received beliefs and practices to reconcile them with new environments, from plantation slavery to exile in the United States. Offering a distinctive perspective based on a lifetime of extensive research and firsthand knowledge, Cros Sandoval illuminates Santeria as a theological system and as a vital, continuously evolving community. The adaptation process that gave birth to Santeria was not the singular result of cultural resistance, she argues, but a successful attempt to find meaning linked to alien religious elements in a way that appealed to a diverse following. Beginning with the transatlantic history of how Yoruba traditions came to Cuba and were established and adapted to Cuban society, Sandoval provides a comprehensive comparison of Yoruba and Cuban mythologies, followed by an overview of how Santeria has continued to diffuse and change in response to new contexts and adherents--with an especially illuminating perspective on Santeria among Cubans in Miami. As a reference work and historical treatment of Santeria, Sandoval's work will appeal to both scholars and nonscholars alike, ranging from anthropologists and students of religion and the African Diaspora to psychologists, social workers, and those curious about or inspired by this remarkably durable and adaptable belief system.