| Myal | |
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| Type | Creole |
| Classification | Afro-Jamaican |
| Origin | Slave era Jamaica |
| Separated from | Obeah |
| Separations | Convince Kumina Revivialism
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Myal is an Afro-Jamaican spirituality. It developed via the creolization of African religions during the slave era in Jamaica. It incorporates ritualistic magic, spiritual possession and dancing. Unlike Obeah, its practices focus more on the connection of spirits with humans.[1] Over time, Myal began to meld with Christian practices and created the religious tradition known as Revivalism.[2]
- ^ Paul Easterling, "The Ifa’ Diaspora: The Art of Syncretism, Part 5 – Obeah and Myal" in [1] (Afrometrics.org, 2017).
- ^ "Creole Religions in Jamaica". www.caribya.com. Retrieved 2019-02-21.