Origin
Where did Santeria start?
Cuba
What are powerful deities disguised as saints called?
Orishas
Are Orishas the same as Gods?
No
What is the purpose of Elekes?
It creates a sacred bond between Orishas and the user.
The First level in the Santerian Structure is also known as?
“Children of The Orisha”
What does Santeria translate to?
“Way of the saints”
Who is Olodumare
The Supreme Creator of Santeria.
How many gods does Santeria follow?
1
What are the Santerian Altars home of?
Spiritual home for Orishas and Ancestors.
What is the name for the key Santerian text?
There is none.
What TWO religions influenced Santeria?
Yoruba and Catholicism
Who is Elegua?
The Orisha of Crossroads.
What do Orishas represent in the real world?
Forces of nature
What is the significance behind the Orisha statues?
They symbolize the presence of the Orisha in the real world.
What is Ifa Divination?
A form of spiritual communication.