Candomblé’s Eating Myths
Religion Stated in Food Language
Keywords:
Taste, Candomblé, offerings, ritual, food-language, priestessesAbstract
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