Candomble is a Brazilian religion, which has its roots in Africa. The result of this hybrid of cultures created a tradition, which fuses Yoruba (and probably other African religions) with catholicism, which was brought to the Americas by the Spaniards. The gods of Yoruba become catholic saints in Candomble. Some capoeiristas are said to have gods or saints who aid them and give them powers when fighting; music, which is such a major aspect of Capoeira allows some fighters to contact the gods and access their some of their power.
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