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Ochún: (N) Either the (M)Other of All Cubans (n)or the Bleached Virgin.

Authors :
De La Torre, Miguel A.
Source :
Journal of the American Academy of Religion. Dec2001, Vol. 69 Issue 4, p837. 27p. 7 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Focuses on the role of Santeria in the creation of ethnic identity in Cuba. Potential of the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre/Ochún to inspire the theory of reconciliation; Religious contributions of Ochún to reconciliation; Creation of religion of resistance.

Subjects

Subjects :
*SANTERIA
*ETHNICITY
*VIRGEN de la Caridad de Cartagena

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00027189
Volume :
69
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6846362
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/69.4.837
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