Candomblé, Santeria, Vodou, and Yoruba are all religions with origins in West Africa, more specifically from the Yoruba people inhabiting the present-day countries of Benin, Togo, and Nigeria. These faiths have found adherents across the globe, predominantly due to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, with strong concentrations in Brazil (Candomblé), Cuba and Puerto Rico (Santeria), and … Continue reading The Shared Beliefs of Candomblé, Santeria, Vodou, and Yoruba