Candomblé’s Eating Myths

Religion Stated in Food Language

Authors

  • Patricia de Souza Pontifical University of São Paulo

Keywords:

Taste, Candomblé, offerings, ritual, food-language, priestesses

Abstract

Every religion has its taste! In the African-Brazilian Candomblé (as in many other religions) foods are offered to the deities (orixás) following strict rules, and compose a language which connects humans and deities. This chapter discusses foods practices in Candomblé rituals, including those of the priestess/cook who prepares and presents the food.

Published

2018-09-04

Issue

Section

Sensual Religion

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