Candomblé Bantu
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Candomblé Bantu (also called Candomblé Batuque or Angola) is one of the major branches (nations) of the
Kimbundu language term Mukixi.[1]
Etymology
The word "Bantu" means "people"; it is a combination of ba, a plural noun marker and -ntu, meaning "person". "Banto" was a generic term used by the Portuguese in Brazil to describe people who spoke Bantu languages.[2]
Pantheon
- Nzambi is the "sovereign master"; he created the earth, then withdrew from the world. Nzambi Mpungu remains responsible for rainfall and health.[3]
- Aluvaiá (also Bombo Njila, Pambu Njila, Nzila, Mujilo, Mavambo, Vangira, Njila, Maviletango) is an intermediary between human beings and other Nkisi; he is additionally the protector of the houses.
- Nkosi Mukumbe (also Hoji Mukumbi, Panzu, Xauê) is the Nkisi of roads, agriculture, and iron. He is associated with Ogun in Yoruba religion.
- Mutalambô
- Gongobira
- Katendê
- Loango
- Kaviungo
- Angorô and Angoroméa
- Kitembo
- Matamba
- Kisimbi
- Kaitumbá
- Zumbarandá
- Wunje
- Lembá Dilê
References
- .
- ^ "Bantu". Merriam-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ISBN 9781412936361.
See also
External links
- Ritos de Angola (in Portuguese)