Encantaria
Encantaria is a form of Afro-Amerindian spiritual and religious manifestation, practiced mainly in Piauí, Bahia, Maranhão and Pará. It can be associated with several religions present in these states, such as Pajelança or Cura, Terecô (Mata or Encantaria of Maria Bárbara Soeira), Babaçuê and Tambor de Mina.
Unlike Umbanda, in which the entities are spirits of Indigenous people, Africans, etc., who have passed away and now work individually (usually using fictitious names), in Encantaria, the encantados are not necessarily of Afro-Brazilian origin and have not died, but rather, have become "enchanted," that is, have mysteriously disappeared, become invisible, or transformed into an animal, plant, stone, or even mythological beings from Brazilian folklore such as mermaids, dolphins, and curupiras. In Encantaria, the entities are grouped into families and have first and last names. They can usually tell the story of their time on earth before becoming encantados.
Encantaria can also refer to the places where such entities live.
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