... the movements of the body when producing these sounds, evoke the characteristics appropriate to the orisha to whom they are alluding. The participant partakes in a sensorial experience in which the translation of the sacrosanct to the secular is mediated through the body. (Hagedorn: 117) GARMENTS The garment of an initiate is also sanctified. The consecration garment becomes a "garment of glory- for ... ...

• Word Count: 8386
• Approx Pages: 34
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School