... to each other not by blood, but by being in the same orisha "house-. A family is formed of initiates who share the same padrino (godfather) or madrina (godmother). The godparents, who are also Santeria priests, guide the initiates and teach them the ways of their orisha house and other philosophies and practices of Santeria. These godparents give "birth- to the new members of the family (new initiates) and acts as their sponsors until ... Worshipping ancestors is very important in Santeria. The eggun, the spirits of the dead, are honoured before the orishas. Prayers or offerings to the ...

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