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Analysis reveals Babalú-Ayé’s impact on healing and disease in Afro-Caribbean contexts, suggesting relevance in modern society.
This paper examines Babalú-Ayé’s identity as both a healer and a sender of disease focusing on Afro-Caribbean healing practices. Connections between Babalú-Ayé and healing will be examined with special attention to vaccination, the uses of cundeamor, and wholistic medicine. The efficacy of beliefs and practices associated with Babalú-Ayé will be considered with attention to the expanding influence of Babalú-Ayé in contemporary Caribbean societies and in the United States.
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