Palo Mayombe: Blood, Feathers, Iron, Bone

History, Cosmology, Advocacy and Ritual Work in Congo-based Cuban Religion

with Vic A

This class will cover the history and practice of Palo Mayombe (and touch on other African Diaspora religions), along with how we are fighting stigma against ADRs and why learning directly from practitioners is important. You will also leave with a bit of spellwork that non-initiates can safely practice, a divination demo using chamalongos, or consecrated coconut shells.

Topics Covered:

• history & rough ADR family tree outline
• how one becomes involved
• cosmology, ngangas, language and examples of chants
• materials (dirt, fluids, bones, etc)
• how to spot signs of practice
• the importance of practice preservation/fighting stigma
• basic spells for non-initiates
• divination demo
  
  

We request that no photo or video be taken of the materials unless requested

*in person class limited to 20 people