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

Diaspora Connections

Candomblé (Brazil)Kardecist Spiritism