March 11, 2010

Books

Palo isn’t a book religion, but a secret tradition taught in person through initiations; it has roots in slavery, and isn’t shared with outsiders. That said, here are a few related topics you can research on your own if you’re really curious:

Kongo Philosophy

Palo draws most of its concepts (along with much of its vocabulary) straight from Kongolese shamanism.

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Flash of the Spirit: African & Afro-American Art & Philosophy African Cosmology of the Bantu-Kongo Death and the Invisible Powers: The World of Kongo Belief

Hoodoo

Hoodoo (also known as “Rootwork” or “Conjure”) is a a style of African-American folk magic heavily influenced by Kongolese witchcraft. It shares with Palo certain techniques involving the use of herbs and graveyard dirt for sympathetic and contagious magic.

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Voodoo and Hoodoo: The Craft as Revealed by Traditional Practioners Spiritual Cleansings and Psychic Defenses Blue Roots: African-American Folk Magic of the Gullah People
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Spiritual Cleansing: Handbook of Psychic Protection (German Edition) A Spiritual Worker’s Spell Book Rootwork: Using the Folk Magick of Black America for Love, Money and Success

Other Afro-Carribbean Traditions

Palo Mayombe is part of the larger family of Afro-Carribbean traditions which also includes Obeah (Jamaica), Santeria (Cuba) and Voudon (Haiti).

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Creole Religions of the Caribbean Magical Herbal Baths of Santeria Magico-Religious Groups and Ritualistic Activities: A Guide for First Responders

Palo Mayombe CDs

Authentic Palo ritual music from Cuba

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Religious Music of Palo Monte – A Cajon Ceremony Havana and Matanzas, Cuba 1957: Bata, Bembe and Palo Fiesta de Palo : Santa Marta Dominadora