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CANDOMBLE.
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hand holding ball. "Candomblé is a vibrant Afro-Brazilian religion in which deities known as Orishas communicate with nature and ancestral spirits." A beautiful combination of tradition, spirituality, and music!.
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Mythical Dimension. Myths describe the beginnings of the planet, humans, and the orixás. For example, the story of Oxalá (Obatalá) making humanity from clay is a fundamental myth. Orixá Narratives: Each orixá has its own personality, elements, and stories. For example, Xangô symbolizes thunder, justice, and fire, but Iemanjá represents the sea and motherhood. Cosmic Order: The myths depict an organized spiritual realm in which orixás mediate between Olodumaré (the highest god) and humans..
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The experiential part of Candomblé is very personal and transformative: Trance Possession: Being "mounted" by an orixá is a transformative spiritual experience in which the individual becomes a conduit for divine presence. This is viewed as a blessing and an instance of divine communication. Dreams and Signs: Many followers claim getting advice from their orixás in the form of dreams, visions, or symbolic incidents in everyday life. Sacred Connection: Devotees experience a lifelong link with their orixá, cultivating a feeling of purpose and identity..
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My Journey. My experience learning about Candomblé has been amazing and eye-opening. Researching its African roots, ceremonies, and vivid cultural components revealed how thoroughly it integrates spirituality, community, and nature. I was intrigued by how it withstood years of tyranny during slavery, keeping African customs in Brazil through oral transmission and syncretism with Catholicism. What astonished me the most was the close relationship between people and their orixás. Each person is thought to have a unique orixá who directs their destiny, shapes their personality, and provides spiritual protection. This highly personal relationship, expressed through music, dance, and rituals, demonstrates that Candomblé is more than just a religion; it is a way of life founded on harmony and balance..
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Citation. Bahia of All the SaintsLinks to an external site.Portions of this video may be considered primary sources -- the parts showing festivities and the parts in which practioners talks about Candomble. 100 Years of Bate FolhaLinks to an external site.Once on the page, scroll down to see the 100 Years of Bate Folha video, which includes a number of Candomble initiates. The page is for a podcast, which is a possible secondary source..