This religion relies on a system of magical divination called ifa.
Members of this religion throw opele, or sliced-up coconut, in a divinatory rite. The initiation ritual for this religion, called the asiento, involves eleven separate steps. This religion relies on a system of magical divination called ifa. Elegua and Osun are two of the four warriors in this religion, which also venerates Shango, the patron of fire and lightning. The babalawo [pr. BABA-LAO] priest in this religion may use cowrie shells when venerating orishas. This religion, also called Lucumi, fell into controversy in 1993 when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of its practice of animal sacrifice. For 10 points, name this Yoruban-Catholic syncretic religion popular in Cuba.
Members of this religion throw opele, or sliced-up coconut, in a divinatory rite.
Santeria [or Lucumi before mention]