Religions of Brazil
Resources, rituals, music and detailed information about the Orisha religion, Macumba, Candomblé and Jewish Brazil
Festa de Iemanja
The Goddess of the Sea and Mother of the Waters is worshipped on New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro and on August 15 in Salvador.
The Goddess of the Sea and Mother of the Waters is worshipped on New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro and on August 15 in Salvador.
A Town that's a Sanctuary
Brief descriptions of the churches and religious ceremonies in São Paulo plus more information for the visitor.
Brief descriptions of the churches and religious ceremonies in São Paulo plus more information for the visitor.
Africa
Ancient religions: In Brazil its name is "Macumba" (sanctuary), and in Rio de Janeiro there are 65,000 temples, with 40 million Brazilians combining Christian beliefs with Spirit worship.
Ancient religions: In Brazil its name is "Macumba" (sanctuary), and in Rio de Janeiro there are 65,000 temples, with 40 million Brazilians combining Christian beliefs with Spirit worship.
Candomblé/Umbanda?
Text and photos describing the different facets of these two beliefs.
Text and photos describing the different facets of these two beliefs.
Festivals & Feasts
Descriptions of religious and secular festivals and holidays.
Descriptions of religious and secular festivals and holidays.
History of Capoeira - Afro-Brazilian Religion
When the Portuguese brought African slaves to Brazil in the 16th century, they imposed their authority and suppressed the religions, costumes, rituals and all aspects of the culture of their African captives. The result was a mix of two different cultures. Today, we can find, especially in Bahia, that there is a larger Afro-Brazilian concentration than in other parts of Brazil.
When the Portuguese brought African slaves to Brazil in the 16th century, they imposed their authority and suppressed the religions, costumes, rituals and all aspects of the culture of their African captives. The result was a mix of two different cultures. Today, we can find, especially in Bahia, that there is a larger Afro-Brazilian concentration than in other parts of Brazil.
Iemanjá
Iemanja is the orixá of all waters, including the ocean. According to African mythology she is the daughter of sky and earth and she bore 15 children, so cult followers also call her "Mother of All." Believers pay homage to The Queen of The Sea beside water."
Iemanja is the orixá of all waters, including the ocean. According to African mythology she is the daughter of sky and earth and she bore 15 children, so cult followers also call her "Mother of All." Believers pay homage to The Queen of The Sea beside water."
Iemanja
"Iemanja was a riverine Orixa in Africa, but became associated with the Sea after the "Middle Passage" (a euphamism for the terror of the slave trade). She is the Orixa of the phototropic ocean (as opposed to Olokun, who is the Lord of the Deep). She is also the ultimate mother figure and the "national" Orixa of Brazil."
"Iemanja was a riverine Orixa in Africa, but became associated with the Sea after the "Middle Passage" (a euphamism for the terror of the slave trade). She is the Orixa of the phototropic ocean (as opposed to Olokun, who is the Lord of the Deep). She is also the ultimate mother figure and the "national" Orixa of Brazil."
Jewish Brazil
News, editorials, current events, and shuls in Portuguese and English.
News, editorials, current events, and shuls in Portuguese and English.
Macumba - The darker side of Brazil
When in Rio, the visitor is never far from Macumba, the African black magic (known in Haiti as voodoo), which plays such a large part in the life of Afro-Brazilians.
When in Rio, the visitor is never far from Macumba, the African black magic (known in Haiti as voodoo), which plays such a large part in the life of Afro-Brazilians.
Macumba and Candomble
This is about the Afro_Brazilian religians in Brazil, know collectively as Candomble, but popularly referred to as Macumba.
This is about the Afro_Brazilian religians in Brazil, know collectively as Candomble, but popularly referred to as Macumba.
Macumba
Macumba is the "umbrella" term used for two principle forms of African spirit worship: Candomble and Umbanda.
Macumba is the "umbrella" term used for two principle forms of African spirit worship: Candomble and Umbanda.
Macumba
Macumba originated with African slaves shipped to Brazil in the 1550's, who continued to worship their African Gods, called ORIXAS,
Macumba originated with African slaves shipped to Brazil in the 1550's, who continued to worship their African Gods, called ORIXAS,
Macumba
The Macumba religion is practiced by a large number of Brazilians, and involves the apparent possession of worshippers by their gods; in a process that in some respects resembles that of Voodoo ceremonies.
The Macumba religion is practiced by a large number of Brazilians, and involves the apparent possession of worshippers by their gods; in a process that in some respects resembles that of Voodoo ceremonies.
Santeria, Regla de Ocha, La Regla Lucumi, Lukumi, etc
Santeria is a syncretistic religion of Caribbean origin. It incorporates the worship of the Orisha (literally "head guardian") and beliefs of the Yoruba and Bantu people.
Santeria is a syncretistic religion of Caribbean origin. It incorporates the worship of the Orisha (literally "head guardian") and beliefs of the Yoruba and Bantu people.
The Candomblé Cult
Overall view from Expedia Inc.
Overall view from Expedia Inc.
Vodun and Related Religions
Vodun is sometimes called Voodoo, Vodoun, Vodou. Religions related to Vodun are: Candomble, Lucumi, Macumba, and Yoruba)
Vodun is sometimes called Voodoo, Vodoun, Vodou. Religions related to Vodun are: Candomble, Lucumi, Macumba, and Yoruba)
Yemaya - Mother Goddess of the Ocean
Yemaya is the Yoruban Orisha or Goddess of the living Ocean, considered the Mother of All. She is the source of all the waters, including the rivers of Western Africa, especially the River Ogun. Her name is a contraction of Yey Omo Eja, which means "Mother Whose Children are the Fish".
Yemaya is the Yoruban Orisha or Goddess of the living Ocean, considered the Mother of All. She is the source of all the waters, including the rivers of Western Africa, especially the River Ogun. Her name is a contraction of Yey Omo Eja, which means "Mother Whose Children are the Fish".