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Candomblé

Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion that developed in Brazil, especially in Bahia, among enslaved Africans and their descendants. It draws heavily on Yoruba religion, including the worship of the orishas. Candomblé is cited as a living legacy of the Oyo Empire's diaspora, alongside Santería and Vodou.

Candomblé
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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Candomblé. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/candomble
MLA
“Candomblé.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/candomble. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Candomblé.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/candomble.
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The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘Candomblé’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/candomble (Accessed: ).

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