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This book delves into the heart of a religious universe still little known in France: Santería. Behind the images of Catholic saints and altars adorned with colorful candles lies a spirituality that came from West Africa. This religion was born from a vital need: to preserve powerful deities by hiding them under the figures imposed by colonization. The Yoruba-origin slaves recognized their gods in the saints imposed by missionaries, establishing a symbolic correspondence that allowed their heritage to survive and be passed down.
A tradition from Africa, shaped by exile and silence
Santería is not limited to simple syncretism. It carries the memory of a people torn from their land and forced to adapt in order not to disappear. This book traces this trajectory marked by violence but also by an invisible strength of resistance. The rituals, chants, offerings, dances… every gesture has meaning, every word preserves a trace of what has been. By exploring this tradition, we discover how the former slaves transformed pain into a powerful system of transmission, capable of bringing together spirits and the living through simple objects, colors, and names spoken in the secrecy of homes.
Rituals, magic, and divination in Santería
The book does not stop at history. It enters into practice, describing the steps of initiation, the objects used, consultations with the orishas, and the roles played by priests and priestesses. The author sheds light on the rituals that accompany daily life and major decisions, from healing to protection, including requests for guidance. Here we discover a world where magic acts as a language between worlds, a living art nourished by drums, offerings, and symbols. This rare testimony helps to better understand a spirituality still discreet but deeply rooted in Caribbean memory.
