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What Is Santería?

A public introduction to the religion America often misunderstands.

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Key ideas in this lesson.

Chapter summaries follow the creator’s account; they do not prescribe what another person should do.

  1. 01

    Santería as a living religion

  2. 02

    Regla de Ocha and Lucumí identity

  3. 03

    Orisha, community, and lineage

  4. 04

    What public education can and cannot provide

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