Chamalongo- Congo Divinations

The divination rituals performed by an initiated Congo priest are collectively known as the Chamalongo. The Divination by means of seashells is called Vititi Nkobo.The divination by means of coconut shells is known as Vititi Nkandian. The author Carlos Montenegro an initiated Congo priest of Carribbean Palo Mayombe and Brazilian Quimbanda describes how to prepare the chamalongos, the divination ritual and how to interpret all the major oddus. The book also includes the rituals and prayers which accompany each of the oddus.