“There is no life without death, no good without evil, no love without hate, and no infirmity without health.” Throughout history, many people have heard references of the Yoruba religion Santeria, thanks to popular culture. There have been many artists that have created records dedicated to the African diasporic religion, for example Ricky Ricardo’s very own “Babalu Aye” and Sublimes “Santeria”. Santeria a religion of peace, nature, and respect to the orishas. It is not only a religion but a way of life, and a culture for many people that practice it.
According to the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, “Santeria is a religion originating in West Africa, it was developed by Yoruba slaves in Cuba, and practiced by an estimated …show more content…
The people of this faith and background found it easier to tie it into Catholicism because the saints within the two had a huge resemblance. During slavery, many of the slaves and descendants were often forced to convert to either Christianity or Catholicism. However, many of them found comfort in “converting” because of the similarities between the two. For example, Babalu Ayes corresponding Catholic saint is Lazarus. In the Yoruba religion, there are deities that are worshiped called ‘Orishas. The orishas all have a significant meaning behind them. Their significant meanings come from the stories that lie within them. It is said that Orishas, for the most part, are not mere individuals, but sets of personalities or “paths” (caminos) that refer to particular domains of human …show more content…
Oshun is also associated with lesbian and bisexual women and transgender female- born persons. “ While watching “Sacred Journey’s” by Bruce Feiler, I learned that In Oshun’s land is located in Osogbo, Nigeria. She is worshipped by both men and women there. There are also people that travel to Osun in order to participate in her three day fest. While people visit Osun’s land (specifically dedicated to praising her) you cannot not fish, hunt, or anything. The only thing that one can do is simply respect it and just acknowledge her
According to the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, “Santeria is a religion originating in West Africa, it was developed by Yoruba slaves in Cuba, and practiced by an estimated …show more content…
The people of this faith and background found it easier to tie it into Catholicism because the saints within the two had a huge resemblance. During slavery, many of the slaves and descendants were often forced to convert to either Christianity or Catholicism. However, many of them found comfort in “converting” because of the similarities between the two. For example, Babalu Ayes corresponding Catholic saint is Lazarus. In the Yoruba religion, there are deities that are worshiped called ‘Orishas. The orishas all have a significant meaning behind them. Their significant meanings come from the stories that lie within them. It is said that Orishas, for the most part, are not mere individuals, but sets of personalities or “paths” (caminos) that refer to particular domains of human …show more content…
Oshun is also associated with lesbian and bisexual women and transgender female- born persons. “ While watching “Sacred Journey’s” by Bruce Feiler, I learned that In Oshun’s land is located in Osogbo, Nigeria. She is worshipped by both men and women there. There are also people that travel to Osun in order to participate in her three day fest. While people visit Osun’s land (specifically dedicated to praising her) you cannot not fish, hunt, or anything. The only thing that one can do is simply respect it and just acknowledge her