African Traditional Religions

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This group is for practitioners of any of the African Traditional Religions and those interested in learning more of those systems. Ifa-Orisa, Lukumi/Santeria, Vodou, Palo, Candomble, Umbanda, Quimbanda

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Greetings all, please take a few moments to tell us about yourself and where your interest in the Atr's stems from or what you would like to get from this group :-)

Started by Muse (Deja Vodou). Last reply by Nightshade 1 day ago.

Syncretism: A Spiritual Survival

The genesis of the diasporic African Traditional Religions, from the Caribbean Santeria and Vodou to that of the Brazilian trio, share a considerably similar story: the merging of their religous prac…

Started by Sangraal 1 day ago.

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Comment by Sangraal 6 hours ago: Fantastic eye, Asdea.

That image is taken from the public portion of the ritual known as Kanzo, which just so happens to mean 'fire'. Kanzo is initiation into Vodou and while a spect deal of it happens outside the eyes of the uninitiated, it culminates in a procession where the new initiates are introduced to the community as new priests of the religion.

Comment by Asdea (Is Jai's ♥) 6 hours ago: I love the picture, you can totally see how the fire is mirroring the man almost. It is quite exquisite.

Comment by SpiritMaiden 11 hours ago: Greetings Group, blessings. I come to learn about Yemaya and the other Orishas,I light the St. Barbara candle and pray with humility and pure faith. My hairs stand on end when I hear talk about them. My name is Nelida (Nell to everyone) and I am into candlemagic, herbs, essential oils, and Tarot.

Comment by Muse (Deja Vodou) 1 day ago: I just want to welcome everyone to ATR's :-) I hope we are able to come together, share info. Feel free to introduce yourself and say hello

Comment by Sangraal on December 7, 2010 at 9:16pm: :D One of my favoritest things to discuss.