Ifa divination, knowledge, power, and performance /:

This landmark volume compiled by Jacob K. Olupona and Rowland O. Abiodun brings readers into the diverse world of If-̀its discourse, ways of thinking, and artistic expression as manifested throughout the Afro-Atlantic. Firmly rooting If ̀within African religious traditions, the essays consider If ̀a...

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Other Authors: Olupona, Jacob K. (Jacob Kẹhinde), 1951- (Editor), Abiodun, Rowland (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2016]
Series:African expressive cultures.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:This landmark volume compiled by Jacob K. Olupona and Rowland O. Abiodun brings readers into the diverse world of If-̀its discourse, ways of thinking, and artistic expression as manifested throughout the Afro-Atlantic. Firmly rooting If ̀within African religious traditions, the essays consider If ̀and If ̀divination from the perspectives of philosophy, performance studies, and cultural studies. They also examine the sacred context, verbal art, and the interpretation of If ̀texts and philosophy. With essays from the most respected scholars in the field, the book makes a substantial contribution toward understanding If ̀and its role in contemporary Yoruba and diaspora cultures.
Item Description:Papers from a conference held March 13-16, 2008 at Harvard University.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253018960
025301896X

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