no central authority in control of Candomblé, which is organized around autonomous terreiros (houses). Candomblé venerates spirits, known varyingly as...

Candomblé Ketu (or Queto in Portuguese) is the largest and most influential branch (nation) of Candomblé, a religion practiced primarily in Brazil. The...

Candomblé Jejé, also known as Brazilian Vodum, is one of the major branches (nations) of Candomblé. It developed in the Portuguese Empire among Fon and...

Candomblé Bantu (also called Candomblé Batuque or Angola) is one of the major branches (nations) of the Candomblé religious belief system. It developed...

meaning "soul, light, spirit or good vibrations". Axé is present in the Candomblé religion, as "the imagined spiritual power and energy bestowed upon practitioners...

festival days associated with Ogum in the Candomblé tradition. Acaçá is a ritual food offered to all gods in the Candomble pantheon; it is made of a paste of...

widespread. Oya worship has also spread to other parts of Yorubaland. In Candomblé, Oya is known as Oiá, lyá Mésàn, or most commonly, Iansã, from the Yoruba...

Haitian Vodou Obeah Rastafari Dugu Obeah Batuque Candomblé Candomblé Bantu Candomblé Jejé Candomblé Ketu Catimbó [pt] Macumba Quimbanda Santo Daime Tambor...

Ocean. In the Candomblé religion of Brazil, Olokun is venerated as the mother of Yemoja and the owner of the sea. She is recognized in Candomblé terreiros...

established as an intermediate religion between Candomblé and Umbanda. Groups combining elements of Umbanda and Candomblé are sometimes termed "Umbandomblé", although...