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Definition: One of the African Diasporic religions; practiced mainly in Brazil and Cuba. Palo Mayambe combines aspects of traditional African Kongo religion with Catholicism and Spiritism.

Pronunciation: Paah-low Mie-ohm-bay • (noun)

Alternate Spellings: Palo Myombe, Palo Monte

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In the Yoruban tradition that is parent to the Lukumi and Palo faiths, the Orishas are emissaries of God, ruling the forces of nature and the fortunes of mankind. The Seven African powers are the primary deities of this tradition.

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