Afro-American religion

The Afro-American religions are a number of related religions that developed in the Americas among African slaves and their descendants.

These religions are generally based on the African concept of divine spirit — the Orishas of the Yoruba, the Inkices of Bantu traditons, and the Voduns of Dahomey — often combined with European concepts such as Catholic saints, Kardecist spirits, and sometimes Native American deities.

• Brazil
  • Candomblé
  • Batuque
  • Umbanda
  • Macumba
  • Xango of Recife

• Haiti
  • Vodun

• Cuba
  • Santería