From Eshu to Obatala: animals used in sacrificial rituals at Candomblé "terreiros" in Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The practice of sacrifice has occurred in several cultures and religions throughout history and still exists today. Candomblé, a syncretical Afro-Brazilian religion, practices the sacrificial ritual called "<it>Orô</it&...

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Main Authors: Brooks Sharon E (Author), Alves Rômulo RN (Author), Léo Neto Nivaldo A (Author)
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Published: BMC, 2009-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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