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Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and …