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Myalism (Jamaica historical)
Historical Jamaican Afro-syncretic religion; precursor to Revival Zion and Pukumina.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control3/10
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0 — historical Jamaican Afro-syncretic religion.
Profile facts
Founded
18th c.
Members
Largely transformed; small surviving community
Active in
LatAm
In context
Myalism crystallised in 18th–19th-century Jamaica from West African (especially Akan) traditions. Largely transformed into Revival Zion and Pukumina by the 19th century. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 18th c.Myalism emerges in Jamaica
Sources
- Various Caribbean Studies academic work search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.