You may have a vague understanding that cowries were once used as currency in ancient times. You might even associate cowrie shells with the Western culture in Nigeria, particularly among the Yorubas.

With what appears to be a spate of animal sacrifices in Florida, many are wondering about the underlying spiritual traditions behind them. Sometimes feared and often misunderstood, Santería and other ...

With what appears to be a spate of animal sacrifices in Florida, many are wondering about the underlying spiritual traditions behind them. Sometimes feared and often misunderstood, Santería and other ...