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| | Santeria---The Religion of Fidel Castro [Free Republic] |
 | | Communication with orishas is achieved through ritual, prayer, divination, song, trance possession and ritual sacrifice or "ebo'." In Santeria, as with Catholicism, some saints or orishas are more venerated, while others have passed into obscurity. |
 | | Most sects recognize at least the high seven orishas: Eleggua, Obatala, Oloddumare, Oshún, Oya, Yemalla, Shangó. |
 | | Unfortunately, due to the oral nature of Santerias' heritage, the Pataki, or legends, of even these seven, have become muddled and confused. |
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