South American Diaspora

Umbanda

BrazilianBrazil

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

CaboclosIndigenous spirit guides

Pretos VelhosWise ancestor spirits of enslaved Africans

Divination System

Mediumship and spirit consultation

Priesthood

Pai/Mãe de Santo, Medium

Diaspora Connections

Candomblé (Brazil)Kardecist Spiritism