1. Core Concepts:
- □ Origins: Emerged in Brazil in the early 20th century, blending various spiritual traditions.
- □ Syncretism: A fusion of African (Yoruba), Indigenous, Catholic, and Spiritist beliefs.
- □ Main Belief: Communication between spirits and the living, with the former offering guidance and healing.
2. Spiritual Entities:
- □ Orixás: Powerful deities tied to natural forces, originally from African religions.
- □ Caboclos: Spirits of Indigenous Brazilians, often associated with wisdom and strength.
- □ Pretos-Velhos: Spirits of elderly, enslaved Africans, embodying humility, compassion, and endurance.
- □ Crianças (Erês): Playful child spirits, representing innocence and joy.
- □ Exus and Pombagiras: Guardians of the crossroads and messengers, often misunderstood, but crucial in maintaining balance between good and evil.
- □ Boiadeiros: Spirits of cowboys or cattle herders, symbolizing hard work and connection to rural life.
- □ Marinheiros: Spirits of sailors, representing freedom, adventure, and resilience.
3. Rituals and Practices:
- □ Gira: The central ceremony where mediums invite spirits to communicate through them.
- □ Incorporation: A practice where mediums allow spirits to temporarily possess their bodies to deliver messages and heal.
- □ Passes: A spiritual healing technique, where the medium transfers energy to cleanse or strengthen the person.
- □ Oferendas: Ritual offerings of food, candles, or other items made to honor and appease spirits.
- □ Defumação: Cleansing ritual that involves burning herbs or incense to purify spaces and individuals.
4. Sacred Elements:
- □ Pontos cantados: Ritual songs that invoke and honor specific spirits, guiding the energy of ceremonies.
- □ Pontos riscados: Sacred symbols drawn during rituals, representing spiritual forces and guiding energies.
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