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Beginning of Santeria
The blending of Yoruba customs brought by enslaved Africans from Nigeria and Benin with the Roman Catholic faith of the Spanish plantation owners gave birth to Santeria in Cuba. -
The Cuban Revolution
The 26th of July Movement overthrew Fulgencio Batista's rule in 1959, resulting in the foundation of a new Cuban government led by Fidel Castro. -
The Protection Law
The goal of the laws, according to the Court, was to suppress the Santeria cult. The regulations were not neutral because they exclusively applied to animal sacrifice, which was a fundamental part of Santeria ritual services. -
Santeria's Impact on Today
The Orisha tradition has inspired many people and Orisha traditions will continue to develop and become more widely recognized as a vital African addition to world culture.