obi

• Substantivo que designa um sistema de crenças religiosas de origem africana, associado à feitiçaria e à magia, praticado em algumas partes das Índias Ocidentais e da América tropical, bem como os seus seguidores. No Brasil, corresponde frequentemente a práticas semelhantes da macumba, do candomblé ou do vodu.

A noun referring to a system of religious beliefs of African origin, involving witchcraft and sorcery, practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas, as well as its followers.

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1. A religious system involving sorceryC1formal

   A belief system of African origin, practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas, involving witchcraft and sorcery.

   Obi

   • The villagers believed in the power of obi to heal or harm.
   • Practitioners of obi often use rituals and charms.
   • Obi is deeply rooted in the cultural history of the Caribbean.

   Sinônimosobeah

2. Followers of the obi systemC1formal

   People who follow or practice the obi religious system, especially in the West Indies.

   Seguidores do sistema obi

   • The obi were consulted for guidance in times of trouble.
   • Many obi were respected as spiritual leaders in their communities.
   • The rituals of the obi were passed down through generations.

   Sinônimosobeah