Santeria
TraditionAfro-Cuban
Founded19th century AD
Followers1-5 million
Script/LanguageSpanish/Yoruba
About Santeria
A syncretic religion blending West African Yoruba traditions with Catholicism. Developed in Cuba during the slave trade. Orishas (spirits) are identified with Catholic saints. Rituals include drumming, dance, and animal sacrifice. Now practiced worldwide.
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