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Which is my Preto-Velho?

Answer 6 questions and discover which Preto-Velho or Vovó you have the most affinity with, including the names of the Line of the Souls and the greeting.

  • 6 questions
  • About 2 min
  • Free and no registration
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How to know which is your Preto-Velho

The pretos-velhos are spirits of Africans and descendants who lived through slavery and return as wise elders. Seated on a stump, they bless, advise, and perform smoke cleansing with a pipe. The greeting is "Adorei as Almas!", and the day is Monday.

The test crosses your answers with the names described by the blog: Pai Joaquim, Pai Benedito, Pai José de Aruanda, Vovó Maria Conga and Vovó Cambinda. The Preto-Velho who works with you presents himself in the gira.

Greeting

Adorei as Almas! (answer: Salve as Almas!)

Colors

White and black

Day

Monday; festival on May 13

Regency

Line of the souls, with Obaluaê and Oxalá (Obatala)

Read more in Pretos-velhos in Umbanda.

Names of Pretos-velhos

  • Pai Joaquim
  • Pai Benedito
  • Pai Francisco
  • Pai José de Aruanda
  • Pai Tomé
  • Pai Guiné
  • Pai João
  • Vovó Maria Conga
  • Vovó Cambinda
  • Vovó Rita
  • Tia Anastácia

Each name is a spiritual legion (falange), and the spelling and history change from house to house. What the preto-velho likes to receive has a consensus: coffee.

Preto-Velho

Frequently asked questions

The test shows which Preto-Velho you have the most affinity with. The one who works with you presents themselves in the gira, and the house leader confirms the name.

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