Divining the self :: a study in Yoruba myth and human consciousness /
This book 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...
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| Schriftenreihe: | Signifying (on) Scriptures.
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| Zusammenfassung: | This book 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. -- |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (xi, 143 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134) and index. |
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| spelling | Love, Velma E., 1949- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjHm3jFDVBqqJyxVVqHbq3 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2012053704 Divining the self : a study in Yoruba myth and human consciousness / Velma E. Love. University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, [2012] 1 online resource (xi, 143 pages) : illustrations text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Signifying (on) Scriptures This book 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. Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134) and index. 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. Print version record. English. African Americans Religious life. Yoruba (African people) Religion Influence. Ifa United States. Orishas. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh89000051 Noirs américains Vie religieuse. Yoruba (Peuple d'Afrique) Religion Influence. Ifa États-Unis. Orisha. RELIGION Ethnic & Tribal. bisacsh Ifa (Religion) fast Orishas fast Yoruba (African people) Religion Influence fast United States fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq Yoruba gnd Ifa-Religion gnd http://d-nb.info/gnd/4375377-2 Mythologie gnd http://d-nb.info/gnd/4041005-5 Afroamerikanischer Synkretismus gnd Religionsethnologie gnd http://d-nb.info/gnd/4177738-4 Religiöses Leben gnd USA gnd http://d-nb.info/gnd/4078704-7 has work: Divining the self (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCFR6VRMwwFPDqjQ4vG4K3P https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork Print version: Love, Velma E., 1949- Divining the self. University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2012 9780271054056 (DLC) 2012015636 (OCoLC)791492252 Signifying (on) Scriptures. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008020844 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=572595 Volltext |
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| title_full | Divining the self : a study in Yoruba myth and human consciousness / Velma E. Love. |
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| topic | African Americans Religious life. Yoruba (African people) Religion Influence. Ifa United States. Orishas. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh89000051 Noirs américains Vie religieuse. Yoruba (Peuple d'Afrique) Religion Influence. Ifa États-Unis. Orisha. RELIGION Ethnic & Tribal. bisacsh Ifa (Religion) fast Orishas fast Yoruba (African people) Religion Influence fast Yoruba gnd Ifa-Religion gnd http://d-nb.info/gnd/4375377-2 Mythologie gnd http://d-nb.info/gnd/4041005-5 Afroamerikanischer Synkretismus gnd Religionsethnologie gnd http://d-nb.info/gnd/4177738-4 Religiöses Leben gnd |
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