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The role of food in Candomblé’s healing rituals Patricia Rodrigues de Souza PhD. Student Pontifical Catholic University – São Paulo – Brazil [email protected]
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The role of food in Candomblé’s healing rituals
Patricia Rodrigues de Souza PhD. Student Pontifical Catholic University – São Paulo – Brazil
Candomblé in the spiritual healing scenario
A devotee during initiation ritual
Most people who are initiated in Candomblé did it because they first looked for some kind healing most people who are initiated in Candomblé did it because they first looked for some kind healing: - Diseases - Sentimental issues - Financial and professional issues
More of an alternative healing, less of a religion.
Oxalá ”Zeus”
Orixá (deity) of Creation, He is above other Orixás Also the god of peace White corn is his food