Sommario
Cosa fanno le bambole Voodoo?
Sebbene sia comunemente associato alla tradizione religiosa afroamericana del vudù, tale collegamento è ritenuto infondato. La bambolina in pezza rappresenta una persona che deve essere oggetto di azioni da parte di chi esegue il rito, ad esempio guarirla da malattie o al contrario arrecarle dolore.
Quando nasce la Santeria?
Gli spagnoli che nel XVI secolo osservarono per primi i suoi rituali la definirono con disprezzo Santeria. Non capendone l’essenza la consideravano una primitiva ed eccessiva venerazione dei santi cattolici. A trasportarla nel Nuovo Mondo erano state le navi negriere.
What is the difference between Voodoo, Hoodoo and Santeria?
Santeria means “the way of saints,” whereas the term voodoo meaning “moral fiber” has its origin in African-Haitian religious, traditional practices. Santeria is based on Yoruba beliefs, while Voodoo is based on Fon and Ewe beliefs. There is a Spanish influence in Santeria, whereas in Voodoo religion the French influence is more prominent.
Is Santeria devil worship?
Santeria as a tradition is not Satan worship, occultism or evil. As a doctoral student in religious studies at the University of Pennsylvania, I found the inclusion of Santeria in a discussion of
What is the Santeria religion?
Santería is an Afro-Caribbean religion, and more specifically an Afro-Cuban religion. In Cuba it is sometimes described as “the national religion”, although it has also spread abroad. Santería’s roots are in the traditional religions brought to Cuba by enslaved West Africans, the majority of them Yoruba, between the 16th and 19th centuries.
What are the rituals of Voodoo?
Waking up with a jerk,in fear,moments after one falls into the first stage of sleep