ancestors of the house
ancestor Santería single tradition · 1
Ancestors of the house are the deceased practitioners whose names are recited during Santería rituals to honor the lineage of a particular ilé. They are regarded as spiritual guardians who continue to influence the house and its members. Reciting their names maintains the connection between the living and the spiritual lineage.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Oricha
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Sources
internet (1)
Source passages
“the names of these individuals, who are regarded as the ancestors of the house, are recited in chronological order.”
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