Pomba Gira
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Pomba Gira is the classification of an entity, and an entity herself, who is commonly employed and worked with by practitonars of Umbanda and Quimbanda in Brazil. Pomba Gira is viewed as the consort of Exu, who is the messanger of the Orixas in Candomble. While Exu manifests and encompasses male sexuality, fertility and strength, she in turn personifies female beauty, sexuality, and desire. Pomba Gira is viewed as a beautiful woman who is insatiable. She is venerated with great respect and care, as her worshipers concede that her wrath can be firm and strong. Pomba Gira is often invoked by those who seek aid in matters of the heart and love. While some might say that Pomba-Giras only manifest through female or gay mediums, this is not true. Many heterosexual males do incorporate Pomba Gira. Some Pomba Giras do display the characteristics of being promiscuous, talkative and vulgar persona. However she has many paths or avatars, and will be more or less inclined towards that behaviour depending on the path.
There is very little literature available either in English or in Spanish on Pomba Gira. A source for more information might be:
"Pomba-Gira: Enchantments to invoke the formidable powers of the female messenger of the gods" by Antônio Alves Teixeira
