Magic from Brazil: Recipes, Spells & Rituals

by Morwyn and Caroline Dow

Get ready to launch yourself on an incredible journey into a fascinating cultural force and powerful magical system. Born in turn-of-the-century Brazil, the vibrant magical religions of Umbanda, Macumba, Spiritism, and Candombl combined ecstatic African traditions with European Spiritualism. They share much in common with Wicca, shamanism, and even ceremonial magic.

This book is an insider's look at their practices, practices that you can...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738700444
• ISBN13: 9780738700441
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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Receive this book within a few days of my order. came in great shape. Thank You.

Pleasently Surprized

I bought this book with reservation. Im always leary when buying a book published by Llewyllyn. I went ahead and bought it anyways and couldn't have been more surprized. This book is filled with all sorts of valueable wisdom and practice. If the African religions call to you then check out this little gem, I hope you enjoy i as much as I do.

Wonderful Basic Book on Brazilian Spirituality

I have been a practitioner of Wicca for years, and recently have been attracted to Brazilian spirituality as a way to expand my knowledge and strenghten my faith. This is the first book I've read that puts it all in the proper perspective. It is intelligent, well written with a good sense of humor as well as a seriousness of purpose. The author quite obviously knows her stuff and is an adept at both Wicca and Umbanda. She makes this primer on the submject of Brazilian folk religions intelligible and fascinating. In a world where we are being torn apart by religion, I think it is wonderful that somebody is celebrating the similarities and explaining some of the differences so we can all understand and appreciate each other. I applaud Morwyn's effort. I hope she comes out with more books soon.

Fascinating Magic, Riveting Rituals

I have been practicing Celtic Wicca for 10 years and never thought that I would be interested in Brazilian magic because it seemed so exotic. However, a friend told me I should read it, and am I glad he did. This is a fascinating book. Morwyn not only explains what Brazilian mystery traditions are all about, she also links it to Wicca so that someone like me can understand and appreciate it. She gives many interesting spells and rituals, information on herbs, and Brazilian sacred food to prepare. Our coven has now occasionally added Brazilian elements to our rites to liven them up, and the results have been an enriching and deeply rewarding experience. The author also writes very well. Highly recommended.

Fascinating!

Having dabbled in magic most of my adult life, I had always been intrigued by the native religions of Brazil. I had only been able to track down books that gave only an overview of the various types, nothing in depth like I was looking for, until I found this. The author is a Ph.D. in Brazilian studies, and is able to write in a non-text book manner that is informative and interesting. Highly recommended for anyone who is seeking out different forms of magick.