The Erês in Umbanda: The Joyful and Magical Presence of the Children
Who Are the Erês in Umbanda? While they appear as children, many Erês are ancient spirits. They adopt this innocent form to reach us more gently, using purity as their language. Their gestures—crying, laughing, sulking—are never random; they mirror what needs healing in the emotional or spiritual body. Also known as Ibejis, Dois-Dois, Doum, or simply Crianças, these spirits carry powerful […]
The Sacred Presence of Pretos-Velhos in Umbanda
A Spiritual Line Rooted in Wisdom and Humility In the spiritual landscape of Umbanda, few presences are as touching and transformative as the Pretos-Velhos. When they arrive in a gira (ritual gathering), time slows. There’s no rush—only calm gestures, a deep breath, and a gaze that carries memory, patience, and care. With profound wisdom and […]
What Is Umbanda? Origins, Beliefs, and Spiritual Practices
Discovering Umbanda: Where Spirit, Ritual, and Culture Converge In the heart of Brazil, where the rhythmic beat of the atabaque drum echoes through sacred terreiros and the scent of herbs and white flowers fills the air, Umbanda thrives — a living, evolving Afro-Brazilian religion deeply rooted in the land and its people. More than a […]