Mitologia Dos Orixas [FREE]

If you are new to Umbanda, Candomblé, or Afro-Brazilian culture, you might think the Orixás are simply "gods" who rule over specific things (e.g., Xangô = thunder, Oxum = water). While useful, that is a simplification. In the Mitologia dos Orixás , these entities are personifications of natural forces and archetypes of human behavior . You don’t just "pray" to them; you learn to balance their energy within yourself.

Understanding the Mythology of the Orixás: Not Just Gods, but Forces of Nature Mitologia dos Orixas