Candomblé Ketu (or Queto in Portuguese) is the largest and most influential branch (nation) of Candomblé, a religion practiced primarily in Brazil. The word Candomblé means "ritual dancing or gather in honor of gods" and Ketu is the name of the Ketu region of Benin.[1] Its liturgical language, known as yorubá or Nagô, is a dialect of Yoruba. Candomblé Ketu developed in the early 19th century and gained great importance to Brazilian heritage in the 20th century.
Atabaques used in Candomblé[2] - Made by Mestre Dinho
Queto is a system of beliefs that merges the Yoruba mythology (brought to the New World by Yoruba slaves) with different influences of other African Communities within Brazil, especially Bahia, where the Ala-Queto Nation is most prevalent.[3] Queto developed in the Portuguese Empire. Yoruba slaves carried with them various religious customs, including a trance and divination system for communicating with their ancestors and spirits, animal sacrifice, and sacred drumming and dance.[4][5] The religion grew popular among slaves because it was a way for Yoruba slaves to maintain their culture and express independence.
Its origins are entwined with the religious and beneficent brotherhoods (irmandades) organized by the Roman Catholic Church among ethnic Yoruba, Jeje and Bantu enslaved people; the Order of Our Lady of the Good Death (Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte), for women, and the Order of Our Lord of the Martyrdom (Nosso Senhor dos Martírios), for men.
Numerous terreiros of the Ketu branch of Candomblé have received historic status and government protection from the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN). Ilê Axé Iyá Nassô Oká in Salvador was the first non-Roman Catholic and first Afro-Brazilian religious place of worship to receive protected heritage status in Brazil. Ilê Odó Ogé, also known as Terreiro Pilão de Prata, has protected heritage status from the state of Bahia.[6]
Religious practicesedit
As the largest branch of the Candomblé religion, Ketu origins have a major influence on the religion as a whole. Although there are various branches of Candomblé, the foundational beliefs are the same. They differ based on names, songs, and rituals primarily due to no written scripture. Each branch possesses a unique deity under the Supreme god Olódùmarè who is seen as unequaled and beyond all existence. Ketu's deities are called Orixá.[7] Orixá control the destiny of the people and act as a guardian. Orixá also represent different forces in nature, foods, colors, animals, and days of the week.
In Ketu, Candomblé storytelling and animal sacrifices are important. Storytelling is expected to be done in a clear and precise way in order to be passed down to further generations. Animals such as pigs, goats, cows, sheep, and chicken are often sacrificed. Animals are seen as sacred, so they are often sacrificed as a way to transfer energy between nature, humans, and the Orixá.[8]
Catholic resistanceedit
There was a great deal of Catholic resistance due to the belief that the religion was devil's work. Slaves often incorporated front Catholic Saints in order to keep their practices a secret. Catholics wanted slaves to convert to their religion and feared retaliation if slaves became too independent.[9]
^Yvonne Daniel (2005). Dancing Wisdom: Embodied Knowledge in Haitian Vodou, Cuban Yoruba, and Bahian Candomblé. University of Illinois Press. p. 324.
^"What Is Candomble? 1st Full Guide To Help You Learn Diaspora". Opanije. 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
^"What Is Candomble? 1st Full Guide To Help You Learn Diaspora". Opanije. 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
^Lois Ritter, Nancy Hoffman (April 18, 2011). Multicultural Health. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 268.
^Abiola Irele, Biodun Jeyifo (April 27, 2010). The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought, Volume 1. Oxford University Press. p. 305.
^Dourado, Odete (2011). (PDF). RISCO. 14 (2): 6–19. doi:10.11606/issn.1984-4506.v0i14p6-19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-01-16. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
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^Kerilyn Daniel, "Understanding Mental Health from a Candomble Perspective", 2007. Retrieved on 2016-02-22.
^Dom Phillips, "Afro-Brazilian religions struggle against Evangelical hostility", The Washington Post, February 6, 2015. Retrieved on 2016-02-22.
External linksedit
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Candomble Ketu or Queto in Portuguese is the largest and most influential branch nation of Candomble a religion practiced primarily in Brazil The word Candomble means ritual dancing or gather in honor of gods and Ketu is the name of the Ketu region of Benin 1 Its liturgical language known as yoruba or Nago is a dialect of Yoruba Candomble Ketu developed in the early 19th century and gained great importance to Brazilian heritage in the 20th century Candomble KetuCandomble priestesses in BrazilTypeAfro DiasporicClassificationAfro BrazilianTheologyCombination of Yoruba religion from various different Yoruban provinces and communities encountered in Diaspora especially in Bahia AssociationsOrder of Our Lady of the Good DeathOrder of Our Lord of the Martyrdom Contents 1 History 2 Religious practices 3 Catholic resistance 4 Pantheon 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory edit nbsp Atabaques used in Candomble 2 Made by Mestre Dinho Queto is a system of beliefs that merges the Yoruba mythology brought to the New World by Yoruba slaves with different influences of other African Communities within Brazil especially Bahia where the Ala Queto Nation is most prevalent 3 Queto developed in the Portuguese Empire Yoruba slaves carried with them various religious customs including a trance and divination system for communicating with their ancestors and spirits animal sacrifice and sacred drumming and dance 4 5 The religion grew popular among slaves because it was a way for Yoruba slaves to maintain their culture and express independence Its origins are entwined with the religious and beneficent brotherhoods irmandades organized by the Roman Catholic Church among ethnic Yoruba Jeje and Bantu enslaved people the Order of Our Lady of the Good Death Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte for women and the Order of Our Lord of the Martyrdom Nosso Senhor dos Martirios for men Numerous terreiros of the Ketu branch of Candomble have received historic status and government protection from the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage IPHAN Ile Axe Iya Nasso Oka in Salvador was the first non Roman Catholic and first Afro Brazilian religious place of worship to receive protected heritage status in Brazil Ile Odo Oge also known as Terreiro Pilao de Prata has protected heritage status from the state of Bahia 6 Religious practices editAs the largest branch of the Candomble religion Ketu origins have a major influence on the religion as a whole Although there are various branches of Candomble the foundational beliefs are the same They differ based on names songs and rituals primarily due to no written scripture Each branch possesses a unique deity under the Supreme god Olodumare who is seen as unequaled and beyond all existence Ketu s deities are called Orixa 7 Orixa control the destiny of the people and act as a guardian Orixa also represent different forces in nature foods colors animals and days of the week In Ketu Candomble storytelling and animal sacrifices are important Storytelling is expected to be done in a clear and precise way in order to be passed down to further generations Animals such as pigs goats cows sheep and chicken are often sacrificed Animals are seen as sacred so they are often sacrificed as a way to transfer energy between nature humans and the Orixa 8 Catholic resistance editThere was a great deal of Catholic resistance due to the belief that the religion was devil s work Slaves often incorporated front Catholic Saints in order to keep their practices a secret Catholics wanted slaves to convert to their religion and feared retaliation if slaves became too independent 9 Pantheon editOlorum Supreme Being Exu Ogum Oxossi Oxum Oxalufa Oxaguia Orixa Oko Olissa Orunmila Xango Ayra Iemanja Ossae Oya Obaluaie Omolu Jagun Nana Buruku Oxumare Oba Ewa Ibeji Logun Ede Iroko Oloroke Apaoka Iyami Oxoronga Egungun the ancestors See also editAfrican diaspora religions Santeria IfaReferences edit Yvonne Daniel 2005 Dancing Wisdom Embodied Knowledge in Haitian Vodou Cuban Yoruba and Bahian Candomble University of Illinois Press p 324 What Is Candomble 1st Full Guide To Help You Learn Diaspora Opanije 2022 04 01 Retrieved 2023 02 02 What Is Candomble 1st Full Guide To Help You Learn Diaspora Opanije 2022 04 01 Retrieved 2023 02 02 Lois Ritter Nancy Hoffman April 18 2011 Multicultural Health Jones amp Bartlett Learning p 268 Abiola Irele Biodun Jeyifo April 27 2010 The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought Volume 1 Oxford University Press p 305 Dourado Odete 2011 Antigas falas novas aparencias o tombamento do Ile Axe Iya Nasso Oka e a preservacao dos bens patrimoniais no Brasil PDF RISCO 14 2 6 19 doi 10 11606 issn 1984 4506 v0i14p6 19 Archived from the original PDF on 2017 01 16 Retrieved 2017 01 12 What Is Candomble 1st Full Guide To Help You Learn Diaspora Opanije 2022 04 01 Retrieved 2023 02 02 Kerilyn Daniel Understanding Mental Health from a Candomble Perspective 2007 Retrieved on 2016 02 22 Dom Phillips Afro Brazilian religions struggle against Evangelical hostility The Washington Post February 6 2015 Retrieved on 2016 02 22 External links editWhat is Candomble Guide Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Candomble Ketu amp oldid 1208862057, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
