Afro-Caribbean Religions: An Introduction to Their Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Traditions

Contents......Page 6
Acknowledgments......Page 8
Introduction......Page 10
Part I - African Connections: Historical Roots of Afro-Caribbean Religions......Page 20
1. Yoruba, Fon-Ewe, Ashanti, and Kongo Cultural History......Page 22
2. African Cultus and Functionaries......Page 46
Part II - Vodou: Haitian Religion......Page 64
3. Vodou and the Haitians’ Struggle......Page 66
4. Serving the Lwa......Page 83
Part III - Santeria and Palo Monte: Cuban Religion of the Orisha and Drums......Page 102
5. Caribbean Santeria......Page 104
6. Energy of the Ashe Community and Cultus......Page 123
7. Palo Monte Mayombe......Page 144
Part IV - Creole Religions of the Southern Caribbean......Page 166
8. Dancing to Orixas’ Axe in Candomble......Page 168
9. Umbanda and Its Antecedents......Page 192
10. Orisha Powers: Creole Religion in Trinidad and Tobago......Page 211
Part V - Jamaica\'s Creole Religions: Culture of Resistance and Rhythms......Page 232
11. Obeah: Magical Art of Resistance......Page 234
12. Myal and Kumina in Jamaica’s Past......Page 255
13. Poco, Zion, and Convince......Page 277
14. The Rastafari Chant......Page 295
Conclusion......Page 330
Notes......Page 334
Glossary......Page 392
Selected Bibliography......Page 404
Index......Page 424