Quimbanda: um estudo de caso na fronteira oeste do RS

Abstract

The purpose of this ethnographic research is to understand and present the Afro-Brazilian Religion called Quimbanda. Based on information collected through readings for a theoretical basis and field research through visits to two Terreiras de Quimbanda, using semi-open interviews as a research method. More specifically, two “Mediums were interviewed, a Cacique from Umbanda called Rodrigo and the other Pai de Santo called Pai Ric de Oxalá,” responsible for Terreiras, so that we could obtain a greater volume of content and information, of the meanings on which Religion is based. , focusing on what is beautiful, mystical and different from the others. In this sense, the general objective of the investigation is to know and analyze what the Quimbanda cults are like, for an understanding of this religion which, to a large extent, suffers discrimination by society . The specific objectives focused on the search for readings, with the aim of expanding the theoretical basis related to Quimbanda; as well as going to the field, visiting terreiras, talking to the Babalorixás, going to a quimbanda session to see, photograph and analyze how they work.