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Winti (Surinamese Afro-syncretic)
Surinamese Afro-syncretic religion combining West African traditions with European elements.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Surinamese Afro-syncretic religion; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
Founded
Colonial era
Members
Tens of thousands
Active in
LatAm, Europe
In context
Winti is the Surinamese Maroon Afro-syncretic tradition. Mainstream voluntary tradition with substantial Surinamese-Dutch diaspora following.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- Colonial eraWinti tradition emerges
Sources
- Various academic studies 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.