Liquid light. Ayahuasca spirituality and the Santo Daime tradition

Santo Daime, a religious movement that began in nineteenth-century Brazil, merges shamanic practices, Christianity, and other traditions. Its members drink ayahuasca, a mind-altering brew, as a central ritual. The text describes the movement's origins and syncretic nature, blending diverse spiritual influences.

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Abstract

Santo Daime is a religious movement that originated in the nineteenth century in Brazil. It blends shamanic practices, Christianity, and other traditions. Daimistas drink ayahuasca, a mind-altering...