South American Diaspora

Umbanda

Brazilian — Brazil

Supreme Creator

Olorum

Also: Zambi

Core Beliefs

• Syncretic blend of African, Indigenous, Catholic, and Spiritist elements
• Charity and spiritual evolution through incarnations
• Spirit guides (Caboclos, Pretos Velhos, Erês, Exús, Pombagiras)
• Orixás as cosmic forces
• Mediumship and spirit incorporation
• Spiritual healing through passes and prayers

Key Figures

Caboclos — Indigenous spirit guides

Pretos Velhos — Wise ancestor spirits of enslaved Africans

Divination System

Mediumship and spirit consultation

Priesthood

Pai/Mãe de Santo, Medium

Sacred Texts & Traditions

• Pontos cantados (ritual songs)
• Pontos riscados (ritual drawings)

Diaspora Connections

Candomblé (Brazil)Kardecist Spiritism

Related Traditions

Candomblé Quimbanda