Figure 1From: From Eshu to Obatala: animals used in sacrificial rituals at Candomblé "terreiros" in BrazilFrom the left: Participants of the ritual cut the paws of the nanny-goat to offer them, while the honored orisha (Obatala) has the possession of his "son", sitting on the chair. At right: Eshu's "assentamento" with offered chickens, goat's brains and drinks.Back to article page