Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-219) and index.
Contents
An introduction to the sacrament of sacrifice in the Lucumi faith -- Olodumare and the Orishas: god in Lucumi belief -- The migration and globalization of the Lucumi faith: the first steps -- The migration and globalization of the Lucumi faith: the second steps -- Preparations for sacrifice -- Blood and honey: the sacrificial ritual -- The patakis behind the sacrificial tradition.