CASA PAI ROGERIOCarapicuíba/SPFrequently asked questions about Umbanda and this site
Short answers about Umbanda, sources and site rules.
About the religion
Belief / interpretationSee the answers below; each one points to pages with sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Umbanda the same thing as Candomblé?
No. They are different religions, with points of contact. See Traditions.
Is Exu the devil?
No. The sources consulted reject that association. See Exu and the Exus of Umbanda.
Are the texts copied?
No. They are rewritten and cite their sources.
Is reading the site equivalent to a course?
No. They are public texts with sources and reading paths, without assessment, religious training or a certificate.
Is CASA PAI ROGERIO the same institution as the references?
No. The external sources belong to other institutions. They are not offers, instructors or activities of our house.
Bibliographic references
- BARROS, Sulivan Charles. As entidades "brasileiras" da Umbanda e as faces inconfessas do Brasil. Anais do XXVII Simpósio Nacional de História (ANPUH), 2013.
Continue exploring
BeginnersReading guide for those getting to know Umbanda: what it is, where it comes from and how this site organizes its content.HistoryDocumented timeline and traditional narratives about the formation of Umbanda in Brazil.Editorial policyHow content is written, labeled and corrected, and what has not yet been reviewed.