Afro-Cuban Religions

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Afro-Cuban Religions
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Publisher : Ian Randle Publishers
Total Pages : 174
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ISBN-10 : 9766370540
ISBN-13 : 9789766370541
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Book Synopsis Afro-Cuban Religions by : Miguel Barnet

Book excerpt: Regla de Ocha promotes worship of the Orisha (gods), and uses traditional oracles that originated in the old Yoruba city of Ile-Ife. The Regla de Palo Monte came from the Congo area. The term palo refers to the ritual use of trees and plants, which are believed to have magical powers.".


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