Western Esotericism in Brazil: The Influence of Esoteric Thought on the Valley of the Dawn
Nova Religio February 1, 2020 K. Hayes
ABSTRACT:The Brazilian religion known as the Valley of the Dawn is an international new religious movement known for its eclectic cosmology and collective rituals performed by adepts dressed in ornate garments. Headquartered outside of Brasília, the Valley of the Dawn was founded in the 1960s by Neiva Chaves Zelaya (1925–85) a clairvoyant medium affectionately referred to as Aunt Neiva. This...