Title Hearing the Mermaid's Song : the Umbanda Religion in Rio de Janeiro

Published Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, 2009 ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (210 pages) Contents Cover; Title Page; CIP; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Notes; Glossary; References; Index Summary Based on personal experience as a participant and observer over nearly a decade, Hale explores the unique spiritual beliefs of this Afro-Brazilian religion that originated in Rio de Janeiro in the early twentieth century Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-184) and index Notes English Print version record Subject Umbanda (Cult) -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro Spirit possession -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Spirituality -- Paganism & Neo-Paganism. RELIGION -- Comparative Religion. Manners and customs Spirit possession Umbanda (Cult) SUBJECT Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) -- Religious life and customs Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) -- Social life and customs Subject Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro Form Electronic book ISBN 9780826347343 0826347347

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