Intercultural dialogues between Afro-Amazonian axé and the knowledge of the Wajãpi people of Amapá

Abstract

This article reflects on the intercultural dialogues between religions of African origin and the traditional knowledge of the Wajãpi people in Amapá, located between the municipalities of Pedra Branca do Amapari and Laranjal do Jari. Although the authors have distinct perspectives, life stories, and experiences, they identify similarities in cultural aspects, especially in the field of religiosity and symbolic resistance. The research adopts a qualitative approach, presenting researchers' accounts, field observations in indigenous territories and terreiros (religious sites), as well as a literature review. The analysis highlights cultural practices from different cosmologies, but they share experiences of confronting racism. By exploring these connections, the article contributes to the appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Amazon and proposes, albeit initially, reflections for the cultural appreciation and identity of Amapá.