Millions of people were transported from Africa to America on slave ships in the XVII and XVIII centuries, carrying the roots of a religious cult.
Synopsis
Millions of people were transported from Africa to America on slave ships in the XVII and XVIII centuries, carrying the roots of a religious cult.
Synopsis
Slave ships transported millions from Africa to America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Among the cargo were the roots of a religious movement that would evolve in the Americas. This documentary details the development of African syncretic cults, particularly voodoo, which blended African spiritual beliefs with Catholic imagery. It covers how these practices provided a sense of identity and community for enslaved people, aiding their quest for freedom in the Confederacy.
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Why Watch
- See how African traditions merged with Catholicism in America.
- Find out about the spiritual practices of enslaved Africans.
- Meet the mystical entities worshipped in Voodoo rituals.
Did You Know
- Millions of colored people were transported from Africa to America in the XVII and XVIII centuries.
- The documentary covers the formation of African roots syncretic cults.
- These cults worship spirits that blend African mystical entities with Catholic imagery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What centuries did the slave ships transport people from Africa to America?
The slave ships transported people from Africa to America during the XVII and XVIII centuries.
What type of religious cult did the transported people carry with them?
They carried the seed of a religious cult that would help the slaves in the Confederacy for their freedom.
What do the African roots syncretic cults worship?
These cults worship spirits of two faces, which are black continent mystical entities hidden behind Catholic imagery.
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