South American Diaspora

Candomblé

Brazilian, Yoruba-descended, Fon-descended, Bantu-descended — Brazil

Supreme Creator

Olorum

Also: Olodumare

Core Beliefs
  • • Supreme creator (Olorum)
  • • Orixás as deities governing natural forces
  • • Axé — sacred life force
  • • Spirit possession during ceremonial dances
  • • Multiple nations (Nagô/Ketu, Jeje, Angola) preserving distinct African roots
  • • Terreiro as sacred worship space
Key Figures

Oxalá — Father of all Orixás, creation

Iemanjá — Queen of the sea

Xangô — Orixá of thunder and justice

Divination System

Jogo de Búzios (cowrie shell divination)

Priesthood

Babalorixá (Pai de Santo), Ialorixá (Mãe de Santo)

Diaspora Connections

Yoruba Ifá (root tradition)Santería (Cuba)