South American Diaspora

Quimbanda

BrazilianBrazil

Supreme Creator

Nzambi

Core Beliefs
  • Kongo-derived tradition focused on Exús and Pombagiras
  • Working with spirits of the crossroads and cemeteries
  • Emphasis on personal power and spiritual contracts
  • Tronos (thrones/kingdoms) organizing spirit hierarchies
  • Distinct from Umbanda — more direct, less syncretic
Key Figures

Exú ReiKing of the crossroads spirits

PombagiraFemale spirits of transformation

Divination System

Spirit consultation, shell divination

Priesthood

Tata/Yaya de Quimbanda

Diaspora Connections

Kongo Religion (root tradition)Palo Mayombe (Cuba)