Exploring the Ritual of “Omi Tutu”: Why Do We Pour Water on the Street?
THE ROLE OF WATER IN AFRICAN-BRAZILIAN SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS Water holds a special place in African-Brazilian religions, playing a key role in numerous rituals. From the Ìpàdé ritual, where it’s used to calm the Ajé (female Orixás, also known as enchantresses), to the Águas de Oxalá ceremony, symbolizing the lustral cleansing of the “Egbé Ilé” (terreiro […]