Santeria

Afro-Caribbean ritual system centered on Orisha devotion, spiritual offerings, petition work, and structured ceremonial practice.

Santería, also known as Regla de Ocha, is an Afro-Caribbean religious tradition rooted in Yoruba cosmology. While primarily devotional in nature, historical records document ritual petitions addressing conflict resolution, protection, dominance, and relational intervention through the mediation of Orishas. This section explores ritual structure, symbolic offerings, and the theological framework underlying coercive and protective workings within Santería practice.