Definition: In Candomble and Umbanda ritual practice, Pontos Riscados are symbols used in ritual to invoke the Orixas (gods). There are different riscados for each aspect of an Orixa. These symbols are drawn on the ground during an invocation with colored chalks called pembes. The symbols bear a strong resemblance to the Goetic sigils used in Ritual magick, from which they are derived. They are related to the Veves of Vodoun and the Firmas of Palo. The emblem above is one of many belonging to Exu, the Orixa of the Crossroads.