Syncretism Flashcards
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Syncretism
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A hybrid religion which combine two earlier religions often that of an indigenous group and colonizing faith
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Afro Christian religions
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Santeria- Cuban slaves, shrines: in people’s name, animal sacrifice
Voudas– Haiti, shrine: sanctuaries
Candembelle: Brazilian slaves, shrine people’s home
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Wade Davis - zombi
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Living dead or hairi, sorcerers gave toxins that paralyzed for 24 hours
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Spirit possession
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Rhythmic drumming and signing at the ceremony possessed person after report no memory of what they did
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Spiritualism
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Inflicted by Europe spiritualism, spiritualism churches believe progressing of after life and contact with spirits. Don’t believe in hell but in reincarnation and spiritual existence
