Palo Mayombe: African Origins
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.
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
Instructor
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“Tata Oscar” was first initiated in 1995. He has apprenticed with several recognized elder priests including Dr. Eoghan Ballard, PhD and Tata Manuel Congo and has dedicated most of his time as an initiate to investigating the history, cosmology and theology behind the Palo religion. Since that time he has maintained the palomayombe site to preserve information on the Palo religion and share it with the public.
He is an ordained Orisha priest in the Lucumi Religion and serves as a committee member for Oloshas United, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting solidarity, tradition, and service for the preservation of the global Orisha community. Tata Oscar is available for lectures and interviews and can be reached at tataguerra@yahoo.com.