Mollusks of Candomblé: symbolic and ritualistic importance

• Main Authors: Léo Neto Nivaldo A (Author), Voeks Robert A (Author), Dias Thelma LP (Author), Alves Rômulo RN (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Human societies utilize mollusks for myriad material and spiritual ends. An example of their use in a religious context is found in Brazil's African-derived belief systems. Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian religion introduced during the 18<sup>th</sup&g...