The Maria Lionza Pilgrimage: From Sacred Mountains to Hotels

María Lionza is an indigenous Venezuelan religion that dates back to the 14th century. Combining Catholic, West African, and indigenous religions it was outlawed from being practiced until 1959. At this moment, María Lionza no longer hides from society, being transferred through means of oral tradit...

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Main Author: Carter, Cristina (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dublin Institute of Technology [2018]
In: The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
Year: 2018, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Pages: 72-77
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Venezuela / María Lionza religion / Mountain / Sanctuary / Pilgrimage / National parks and reserves / Tourismusbetrieb
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
AZ New religious movements
KBR Latin America
Further subjects:B Venezuela
B Spirit Possession
B Healing
B Politics
B Society
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