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Umbanda ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ũˈbɐ̃dɐ]) is a religion that emerged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the 1920s. Deriving largely from Spiritism, it also combines elements from Afro-Brazilian traditions like Candomblé as well as Roman Catholicism.
Apr 5, 2024 · Umbanda is a Brazilian religion that brings together elements of Candomblé, Spiritism, and Christianity. Its practitioners believe in a Supreme God, various deities, and a large number of intermediary spirits. They also believe in reincarnation and that every human is a medium.
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Umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian religion, can trace much of its foundation back to traditional West African practices; enslaved people brought their traditions to Brazil with them, and over the years, melded these practices with those of the South American native population. As slaves of African descent came into more contact with colonial settlers, the...
Practitioners of Umbanda honor a supreme creator god, Olorun, who is referred to as Zambi in Umbada d’Angola. Like many other African traditional religions, there are beings known as the orixas, or orishas, who are similar to those found in Yoruba religion. Some of the orixas include Oxala, a Jesus-like figure, and Yemaja, Our Lady of Navigators, a...
There are a number of rituals and practices found within the Umbanda religion, most of which are performed by initiated priests and priestesses. Most ceremonies are either called tend, or tent, and terreiro, which is a backyard celebration; in its early years, most Umbanda practitioners were poor, and rituals were held at people's homes, either in ...
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Umbanda is the only 100% Brazilian religion. It mixes Candomblé, Kardecism as well as Roman Catholicism. It was created on November 15, 1908 in Niterói, a city from Rio de Janeiro, by Zélio de Morais and a Spirit called Caboclo das Sete Encruzilhadas.
Feb 2, 2024 · Umbanda, deeply rooted in Brazil’s cultural fabric, encompasses a profound connection to nature, reverence for ancestral spirits, and a belief in the interconnectedness of all beings.
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Jun 11, 2018 · Possession. Trance and hybridisms. Definition. Umbanda is a Brazilian religion based upon the notion of possession by the spirits. Created in the beginning of the twentieth century in Rio de Janeiro, it blends African religions with Catholicism, Spiritism (Allan Kardec), and considerable indigenous lore.
Umbanda ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ ũˈbɐ̃dɐ]) is a religion that emerged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the 1920s. Deriving largely from Spiritism, it also combines elements from Afro-Brazilian traditions like Candomblé as well as Roman Catholicism.
