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Afro-Brazilian Religions in Portugal by Mariana Santana is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the growing popularity of Afro-Brazilian religions in Portugal. It describes how temples of these religions are full of Portuguese followers who have gone through initiation processes and some become priests. It also discusses how these new followers still maintain their Catholic practices. The document explores aspects of this new "Portuguese" syncretism through field work conducted in Lisbon temples and with followers. It provides examples of Portuguese women who were initially ske

Author

Mariana Santana

Language

EN