The cornerstone of Palo is the or Nganga . This iron cauldron is a microcosmic universe containing: I'm a priest of the Afro-Cuban religion Palo Mayombe. AMA
Palo is often described as "working with both hands." The energy itself is neutral; the intent of the practitioner determines the outcome. Palo Mayombe- El Jardin de Sangre y Huesos
The guide explores the "darker" and more terrestrial aspects of the Palo tradition, focusing on the relationship between the practitioner and the spirit world. The Nganga: The cornerstone of Palo is the or Nganga
The bones floating in the iron soup are not silent. They are the archives of the Garden. The guide explores the "darker" and more terrestrial
This is the "healing" side. A Palero who works Monte uses the garden to cure the sick, remove witchcraft, and bring luck. They operate like a surgeon—using the knife (blood) to cut out the tumor. They have strict codes of conduct.
A lo largo de los años, Palo Mayombe ha sido objeto de muchos conceptos erróneos y estereotipos. A continuación, desmitificaremos algunos de los más comunes: