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Arruboboi Oxumarê!
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Cycles
Oxumarê
The rainbow of renewal
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Oxumarê is the serpent and the rainbow, lord of cycles and continuity. He governs the movements of life, renewal and returning wealth.
History
Half the year serpent, half rainbow, Oxumarê links earth to sky and symbolises the continuity of all that renews. He teaches that nothing is permanent and every cycle returns.
Domains and dominions
- Cycles
- Renewal
- Prosperity
Symbols and colours
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Traditional offerings
Candles
- Vela amarela
- Vela verde
Plants
- Avenca
- Samambaia
- Trevo
Foods
- Batata-doce
- Milho
- Mel
Drinks
- Água
- Suco de frutas
- Água de coco