Book Title | Ìwa-pèlé |
Book Author | Awo Falokun Fatunmbi |
Book Category | African Traditional Religion |
Language | English |
Total Pages | 211 Pages |
Book Size | 8.6 Mbs |
Post Date | 31/07/2024 |
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Ìwa-pèlé – Ifá Quest – The Search for the Source of Santería and Lucumí
Book Contents
- Chapter 1
- The Source of West African Spirituality
- Lesson 1
- The Use of Signs as an Oracle
- Chapter 2
- Egbe Ifá
- The Concept of Ancestor Reverence and the Nature of Spirit Possession
- Lesson 2
- The Construction of an Ancestor Shrine
- Chapter 3
- Dafa
- The Structure and Function of Divination
- Lesson 3
- The Use of Divination in Personal Spiritual Study
- Chapter 4
- Ifayelele
- The Experience of Oneness and the Myth of Creation
- Lesson 4
- The Use of Geomancy as a Basis for Meditation
- Chapter 5
- Tefa
- Initiation and the Role of Ifa in Traditional Yoruba Culture
- Lesson 5
- Making Ebora for Home Protection
- Chapter 6
- Ifaiya
- The Experience of Enchantment and the Realm of Orisha
- Lesson 6
- Construction of an Orisha Altar
- Chapter 7
- Awon Ifá
- The Influence of Ifa on Santeria and Lucumi
- Lesson 7
- Adura and the Process of Accessing Power
- Chapter 8
- Ifanimora
- The Mystic Mind and a Vision of the Future
- References
- Glossary
He says:
This book would not have been possible if it were not for the kindness of all those men, women and children from Ode Remo who made me feel like a member of their community. Among those who were especially helpful I say thank you to: Oba Sunday Olufunso Adeolu, Chief A. Osifade, Chief E. A. Olubodun, Chief B. Martins, Chief S. Ogundehin, Chief R. Gbadamosi, Chief E. Ajulo, Chief V. Oduwole, Chief I. Allison, Oluwo Adesanya, Ifaonlae Adesanya, Ifatoye Adesanya, Titilayo Adesanya, Opeoluwa Adesanya, Ifaloa Adesanya, Olaide Adesanya, Omosoeke Adesanya, and Ifamuyiwa Adesanya.
To the members of the fraternity of Ifá priests who guided me through initiation I say: Mo dúpe Egbè Ifá Ode Remo, Babalawo Adesanya Awoyade, Babalawo Babaloa Akinsanya, Babalawo Saibu Lamiyo, Babalawo Odujosi Awoyade, Babalawo Olu Taylor,
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