Initiates into this religion called abiãs must shave their body hair before becoming iaôs (“yaos”). For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this Brazilian folk religion whose nações (“na-SOYSS”) are inspired by different African cultures. Like in Umbanda, practitioners of this religion believe in the axé (“ah-SHEH”) vital force.
ANSWER: Candomblé
[10e] The largest Candomblé naçõe, Ketu, liturgically uses a language predominantly spoken in this country. This modern-day country’s Yoruba ethnic group introduced belief in Olorun and orishas to Santería and Candomblé.
ANSWER: Nigeria [or Naija; accept Federal Republic of Nigeria or Orílẹ̀-èdè Olómìniira Àpapọ̀ Nàìjíríà]
[10h] Umbandas have accused practitioners of this other Brazilian folk religion of “devil worship” for their worship of negative exú (“eshu”) spirits. This religion also venerates a female spirit called Pomba Gira (“POOM-ba ZHEE-ra”).
ANSWER: Quimbanda
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