Rather than focusing on the theology of African religions transplanted to Cuba by slaves, the director of Havana's Fernando Ortiz Foundation explores the origins, myths, and the practices of Santeria (Regla de Ocha) and the Congo religions (Regla de Palo Monte). He also relates his field research in Nigeria on Yoruba traditions. Includes maps of principal sites of these sects in modern Cuba; bandw photos of shrines, deities, devotees, dances, and instruments; and diagrams of magic signs. Translated from the Spanish (Cultos afrocubanos). Lacks an index. c. Book News Inc.