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Palo Mayombe: African Origins
Discover who the Congo people are and learn about the African roots of the Afro-Cuban religion called Palo Mayombe.
Created byTata Oscar
Last updated 2/2018
English
What you'll learn
- After taking this course students will be able to identify the ethnic group that was taken to Cuba and eventually began the religion of Palo. They should also understand their history, better understand syncretism, identify the branches of Palo that developed in Cuba as well as understand what nkisi are.
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Course content
1 section • 7 lectures • 1h 44m total length
Requirements
- An Internet Connection and Access to Udemy!
Description
In this course you will better understand how the events and people in Africa shaped what would later become the religion of Palo Mayombe in Cuba. This course is made up of seven lectures that are meant to easily explain the origins of the Palo Mayombe Religion as well as introduce you to the different denominations of Palo that exist today. You will also gain a better understanding of Palo Mayombe's relaionship with other religions including Catholicism and other African religions.
Oftentimes confused with Voodoo and Santeria, Palo Mayombe is a religion that hails from the people who were known as "Congos" in Cuba. These people weren't just those that come from the present day Democratic Republic of the Congo but from a much broader area. They believed in much more than magic, this is a story of politics and intrigue that includes triumph, deceit, war and much more.
Who this course is for:
- This course is open to everyone that is interested in Palo Mayombe including initiates and non initiates alike