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By Jacob K. Olupona,Rowland O. Abiodun

This landmark quantity compiled through Jacob ok. Olupona and Rowland O. Abiodun brings readers into the varied international of Ifá—its discourse, methods of pondering, and creative expression as manifested during the Afro-Atlantic. Firmly rooting Ifá inside of African non secular traditions, the essays reflect on Ifá and Ifá divination from the views of philosophy, functionality experiences, and cultural stories. in addition they study the sacred context, verbal paintings, and the translation of Ifá texts and philosophy. With essays from the main revered students within the box, the e-book makes a considerable contribution towards knowing Ifá and its position in modern Yoruba and diaspora cultures.

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