Ze pilintra

Zé Pilintra (often spelled Zé Pilantra) is a well-known spiritual figure in Umbanda and Jurema traditions. He represents the street-smart trickster who understands people, knows how to navigate tough situations, and uses wit, charisma, and spiritual protection to open paths, settle conflicts, and help those in need. It’s not about empty cleverness, but about strategy, survival, and a sense of justice outside formal systems.

He’s strongly connected to Brazilian popular culture and is usually p