An edition of Divining the self
(2012)
Divining the self
a study in Yoruba myth and human consciousness
by Velma E. Love
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"Explores the dynamics of African American engagements with the Holy Odu, the unwritten sacred scriptures of the West African Ifa Orisha tradition. Examines the experiences of selected practitioners, focusing on the ways in which the divinatory narrative and associated mythology impact self-understanding and worldview"--Provided by publisher.
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Divining the self: a study in Yoruba myth and human consciousness
2012, Pennsylvania State University Press
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0271054050 9780271054056
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Table of Contents
Mythic origins and cultural practices
Orisha archetypes, cultural memory, and the Odu
Divining the self
Symbols and signposts for the journey
Powers of the mothers
Oshun, Yemonja, and Oya.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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