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Palo, Congo, Inkisi

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The religions and divination systems that developed among the Kongo and Bantu people of Congo / Angola Central Africa focus on worship of the Nkisi (also called Inquice or Mpungos). Palo is also called Mayombe, Malongo, Palo Monte, Palo Cristiano, Palo Judica, Kimbisa, or Briyumba -- and the word "Palo" is Spanish for "stick." Palo's diaspora roots go back to the Central African people who ... [MORE]

1. InquiceWeb - Major introductory site to various Kongo derived faiths as practiced in the Americas, such as Umbanda, Kimbanda, CondomblŽ de Congo, and CondomblŽ de Angola in Brazil; Kumina and Obeah in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries; and Rootwork or Hoodoo in the USA. Includes in-depth articles on the worship of the Nkisi (Enkises), bibliography, guestbook, and useful link-list to other Palo, Kongo, and Bantu sites.
2. Munanso Siete Rayos NEW! - Munanso Siete Rayos is a Palo Mayombe House Located in St. Louis, MO. The site is dedicated to furthering education about Palo, as well as answering questions to those in need.
3. Munanso Siete Rayos Nsasi Kongo Ndoky Malongo NEW! - A Palo house in Italy with lineage from Havana, Cuba; provides basic information about Palo Monte, Mayombe, Kimbisa, and Espiritismo.



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