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Candomblé

Candomblé is a religion based on African beliefs which is particularly popular in Brazil. It is also practised in other countries, and has as many as two million followers.

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  • Cowry shell © Cliff Parnell/iStockphotoWorship

    Divination is an important aspect of Candomblé worship. The priest or priestess casts cowry shells and interprets the pattern in which they fall.

  • InitiationInitiation

    Roderick Steel describes his initiation and how he first came to Candomblé.

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