Beliefs in honouring ancestors and the deities and living in balance with the forces of nature are parts of Santeria principles. ... Throughout time, the religion has spread into different parts of the world and has faced a few challenges, but still remains consistent because of its adaptive nature. ... By telling the stories of the orishas and by honouring and celebrating the saints, one becomes closer and more aligned with the real world of ashe (Murphy 1993: 133-134). ... Olofi then gave instructions to Obatala to mould figures, male and female, to create humans. ... As a group, they co...

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