Hearing the Mermaid's Song: The Umbanda Religion in Rio De Janeiro

by Lindsay Hale (Author)

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  Paperback
  2009

  $45.08

  The Umbanda religion summons the spirits of old slaves and Brazilian Indians to speak through the mouths of mediums in trance. This book describes its many aspects and explores its place within the lives of a variety of practitioners. It places Umbanda spiritual beliefs and practices within the broader context of Brazilian history and culture.