The Battle for the Legality and Legitimacy of Ayahuasca Religions in Brazil

Title: The Battle for the Legality and Legitimacy of Ayahuasca Religions in Brazil
Author: Jennifer Ross
Faculty Advisor: John L. Rector
Date: 1/1/2012
Abstract: This study examines the legal battles of the three Ayahuasca religious groups. Once founded in Brazil, they waged a long campaign to gain freedom by the government to practice their beliefs. The three groups are: Santo Daime, Barquinha, and União do Vegetal (UDV). This work also provides the historical background of each group, its principal beliefs and rites, and the social status of its members. Extensive references and bibliography are included.
Type: Text
Keywords: Ayahuasca; Brazil; religion
Language: eng
Rights: Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/09/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Department: History
Identifier: his/10
Bibliographic Citation: Ross, Jennifer. "The Battle for the Legality and Legitimacy of Ayahuasca Religions in Brazil." Department of History seminar paper, Western Oregon University, 2012.