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Mediumship in Umbanda: A Channel Between Worlds

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The Sacred Congá: Altar of Devotion and Unity in Umbanda

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Pontos Riscados in Umbanda: Sacred Signs of Spiritual Presence

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Monotheism and Orishas in Umbanda: Divine Unity and Spiritual Entities

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The Illuminating Path of the Linha do Oriente in Umbanda

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The Enchanted Path of Ciganos and Ciganas in Umbanda

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The Irreverent Wisdom of the Malandros in Umbanda

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The Baianos in Umbanda: Strength from the Northeast

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The Marinheiros in Umbanda: Joyful Healers of the Waters

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The Oguns in Umbanda: Spiritual Warriors and Healers

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The Strength and Spirit of Boiadeiros and Boiadeiras in Umbanda

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The Healing Power of the “Passe” (Spiritual Touch)

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About Négritude Today: Black Consciousness and Spiritual Power

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The Mysterious Force of Exus and Pomba-Giras in Umbanda

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The Caboclos in Umbanda: Strength, Simplicity, and Ancestral Knowledge 

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The Erês in Umbanda: The Joyful and Magical Presence of the Children

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The Sacred Presence of Pretos-Velhos in Umbanda

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What Is Umbanda? Origins, Beliefs, and Spiritual Practices

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Omoluabi: The Yoruba Blueprint for Moral Excellence

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Orisha Ajagunna: Origins, History, and Roles in Africa and the Diaspora

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Exorcism in Africa: Igbo Rituals, Ifá and Orisha Practices

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Ìyánífá vs. Bàbáláwo: The Role of Women in Ifá

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Spiritual Assistance and Financial Compensation

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Orisha Orò: The Guardian of Justice and Order

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Origins of Odù Ifá: Myth, History, and Divination

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Oduduwa and the Lineage of Yoruba Kings

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Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́: Cultivating Good Character in Yorubá Traditions

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5 Things You Might Not Know About Orishá Oshún

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