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Candomblé: Dance in Honor of the Gods

Updated on: May 18, 2023

Written by: Dawn Black (Witchipedia)

Candomblé means ‘dance in honor of the gods’ and music and dance are an important part of Candomblé ceremonies. Candomblé originated with African slaves in Brazil. It is a mixture of traditional Fon, Bantu, and Yoruba beliefs blended with a generous portion of Catholicism and influenced by indigenous Brazilian traditions.

Catholic saints resembling African deities and ancestor spirits were adopted and adapted to traditional practices since slaves were persecuted for the worship of non-Christian deities.

The religion was persecuted vigorously until the 1970s when laws against public gatherings were relaxed. At the time of this writing, Candomblé is popular throughout Brazil, with over two million followers. It is especially popular in the Northeast area known as Salvador da Bahia. Citizens of African nations visit Brazil to learn about the faith of their ancestors.

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