... 1994: 107) The orishas enter the bodies of the devotees and continues to dance, perform blessings, and give advice. Ultimately, the drummers begin the rhythms that will close the bembe. They call Eleggua to open the gates to bring the orishas back to the spirit world. The saints then dismount their children. The drummers make final praises for the orishas and then everyone is quiet. The people then go ... front of the orisha being consulted. Then, he begins to make the initial prayers asking for the blessing of all the dead elders and removes the evil influences. He then greets the oth...

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