Candomblé
Welcome to the wonderful culture of Candomblé:
learn about the ancient Yoruba culture while taking care of your spirituality. You can learn more about candomblé and the orixás in the introduction here
Marcelo De Moura, known in candomblé as Pai Odé, dedicated his whole life to the Orixás. After completing his studies at the University of São Paulo, graduating in history, he founded his own "Terreiro", Ilé Alaketu Asé Ode Tolá, and has since guided his community. In 1995 he was invited to represent Brazilian culture and magic at the Latin American Festival in Milan. Since then, he has also taken the word of the Orixás to Italy and around Europe and the USA. In April 2020, he completed 40 years as a babalorixá. read more here
The orixás (orishas in the Spanish-speaking area and òrìṣà in Yoruba) are the deities worshiped among some peoples in West Africa and in religions born in the New Continent as a result of the African diaspora, such as candomblé, umbanda and vodun. They represent the energies of nature and are believed to be a constant useful presence in people's lives. Find out more about the Orixás that are mainly worshiped in Candomblé here
The meaning behind our logo :
In the logo there are an elephant, a bow and an arrow and a lance and a hook: they all represent the orixá Erinlé which is the patron of the house. The fishes and the blue stream represent the river Erinlé, in Nigeria, from where this Orixá comes. For a deeper explanation read more about the meaning behind the logo here
The cowry shells divination is a centuries-old art of speaking with the spiritual world, handed down through oral teaching, for generations of priests.
Whatever is your problem, in the cowry-shells divination you’ll find your answer. Whatever your reasons are, don´t waste a great opportunity to improve your knowledges and your life.
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The pieces of art representing the Orixás published on this website are made by Lauryen Granato, a Brazilian artist who has been living in Nothern Italy for more than 20 years. Lauryen was born in the Candomblé and therefore could breath its culture since the first day of her life. Her father was a painter, whose work was mainly focused on the sacred art too. It was only after her father’s death that Lauryen let her artistic vein emerge and gave continuation to her father’s heritage, although in the different field of sculptures. We thank her for kindly allow us to use her miniatures.