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Calundu
Calundu was an Afro-Brazilian spiritualism Spiritualism is the metaphysical school of thought opposing physicalism and also is the category of all spiritual beliefs/views (in monism and dualism) from ancient to modern. In the long nineteenth century, Spiritualism (when not lowercase) ... that incorporates ritual drumming and spirit possession. Calundu was mostly practiced by Slaves and free persons of African descent in the 17th and 18th century mining communities of Minas Gerais. The rituals were not exclusive to people of African descent, white people would seek healing through Calundu. Calundu's drumming is believed to have survived in different syncretic religions throughout Brazil such as Umbanda and Candomblé, Candomble, as well as influence their drum-incorporated musical stylings. References {{reflist Afro-Brazilian culture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candomblé
Candomblé () is an African diasporic religion that developed in Brazil during the 19th century. It arose through a process of syncretism between several of the traditional religions of West Africa, especially that of the Yoruba, and the Roman Catholic form of Christianity. There is no central authority in control of Candomblé, which is organised through autonomous groups. Candomblé involves the veneration of spirits known as ''orixás''. Deriving their names and attributes from traditional West African deities, they are equated with Roman Catholic saints. Various myths are told about these orixás, which are regarded as subservient to a transcendent creator deity, Oludumaré. Each individual is believed to have a tutelary orixá who has been connected to them since before birth and who informs their personality. An initiatory tradition, Candomblé's members usually meet in temples known as ''terreiros'' run by priests called ''babalorixás'' and priestesses called ''ialorixà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
