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A Caboclo, in Umbanda and Candomblé, is a representative of the natural and spiritual worlds. This word, caboclo, may derive from Tupi junction of kara'iwa, "white man", and oka, "house", or from, also Tupi, caa-boc, "the one who comes from the forest", or even from kari'boca, "the white man's child". Originally it was referring to native people who were slaved, catechized, or mixed, in opposition to the ones who were resistant to the assimilation and Christianization, pejoratively called of "bugres" and "tapuias".

Legend[]

Umbanda[]

In Umbanda, the figure of the caboclo is that of a wise and evolved spirit who embodies in the so-called "pais de santo" and presents themself in the form of an native person responsible for guiding people on the terrestrial plane and providing charities.

Caboclos, just like Erês and Pretos-Velhos, are considered one of the main entities within the Umbandism.

Candomblé[]

In Candomblé, caboclo is an entity who plays a fundamental role in the relationship of the African-Brazilian community because he does in the Portuguese language a role Orishas only do in the Yoruba language, thus conquering the popularity with the believers who only speak Portuguese.

They are in charge of bringing messages from your ancestors, mainly loved ones who have recently disembodied, of advising the hopeless ones on a new path, and of indicating small offering to solve problems.

Offerings[]

The caboclos' offerings are plentiful and varied, consisting of a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, roots, and even sweets. An indispensable element is the pumpkin, which is stuffed with fumo de rolo and bee honey. Offering of roosters, sheep, turkey, and any other birds are welcome and appreciated.

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