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Ifa Divination

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Author : William Russell Bascom
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 1991-03-11

Ifa Divination written by William Russell Bascom and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-03-11 with History categories.

"The sacred texts of Ifa, repository of the accumulated wisdom of countless generations of Yoruba people, are an invaluable source not only for all students of African oral literature and Yoruba civilization, but also for future generations interested in the continuing vitality of Ifa divination and a Yoruba way of life and thought." —Henry Drewal This landmark study of Ifa, the most important and elaborate system of divination of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, remains a monumental contribution to scholarship in anthropology, folklore, religion, philosophy, linguistics, and African and African-American studies.

Ifa

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Author : Louis Djisovi Ikukomi Eason
language : en
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Release Date : 2008

Ifa written by Louis Djisovi Ikukomi Eason and has been published by Africa Research and Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Divination categories.

If Divination Knowledge Power And Performance

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Author : Jacob K. Olupona
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2016-02-29

If Divination Knowledge Power And Performance written by Jacob K. Olupona and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-29 with Religion categories.

This landmark volume compiled by Jacob K. Olupona and Rowland O. Abiodun brings readers into the diverse world of Ifá—its discourse, ways of thinking, and artistic expression as manifested throughout the Afro-Atlantic. Firmly rooting Ifá within African religious traditions, the essays consider Ifá and Ifá divination from the perspectives of philosophy, performance studies, and cultural studies. They also examine the sacred context, verbal art, and the interpretation of Ifá texts and philosophy. With essays from the most respected scholars in the field, the book makes a substantial contribution toward understanding Ifá and its role in contemporary Yoruba and diaspora cultures.

Practical Ifa Divination

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Author : S. Solagbade Popoola
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-06

Practical Ifa Divination written by S. Solagbade Popoola and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-06 with Religion categories.

Gives the reader a deep insight into Ifa and its messages. Once read, the meaning of Ifa and the responsibilities reposed in the Babalawo and the client will be clearly understood. Through the sacred Odu, Ifa's message is revealed. The interpretations, Sacrificial Materials, Significance of the Odu at Divination, Initiation and Naming Ceremony makes this volume three in the series, a must read.

Reviewing Reality

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Author : W. E. A. van Beek
language : en
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Release Date : 2013

Reviewing Reality written by W. E. A. van Beek and has been published by LIT Verlag Münster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Africa categories.

From crab divination in the Cameroon to friction oracles in the Congo Basin, from reading cast objects in Mozambique to spirit possession in Cote d'Ivoire, from Sudanese ebony diviners to South African Xhosa healers, divination systems throughout Africa serve their communities by answering questions and resolving problems. Divination helps people chart a course in their lives through a deeper understanding of past and present. This important book reveals the extraordinary diversity and complexity of African divination systems, focusing on self-knowledge, social reality, and intercultural and historical relations. (Series: African Studies / Afrikanische Studien - Vol. 50)

The Mechanics Of Ifa Divination System

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Author : Ojo Oludare Oyebisi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-06-21

The Mechanics Of Ifa Divination System written by Ojo Oludare Oyebisi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-21 with categories.

The majority of native Yoruba speakers view the Ifa divination system as a form of dark magic, inconsequential shamanism or ritualistic fetish. Even some scholars of Ifa and its divination system have conveyed the impression that it is simply a primitive oracular instrument of narrative art that should be appreciated only for its poetic sublimity. The Ifa divination system has been greatly misconceived as a mere esoteric system, devoid of any form of technological information. This book, therefore, seeks to describe what the Ifa divination system truly is and to illustrate its pertinence beyond traditional divination and cultural-level information to modern technology. The author examines the process and structure of the Ifa divination system and highlights some of the elements of technological knowledge that are embedded in the Ifa divination system. In all, this book is both a lively introduction to some of the technological-level information in Ifa divination system and a concise reference for those who are interested in enhancing technological development within the context of the cultural knowledge of Ifa and its divination system.