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- Ifá Divination, Knowledge, Power, and Performance
- Book
- 2016
- Published by: Indiana University Press
- Series: African Expressive Cultures
summary
This landmark volume compiled by Jacob K. Olupona and Rowland O. Abiodun brings readers into the diverse world of Ifá—its discourse, ways of thinking, and artistic expression as manifested throughout the Afro-Atlantic. Firmly rooting Ifá within African religious traditions, the essays consider Ifá and Ifá divination from the perspectives of philosophy, performance studies, and cultural studies. They also examine the sacred context, verbal art, and the interpretation of Ifá texts and philosophy. With essays from the most respected scholars in the field, the book makes a substantial contribution toward understanding Ifá and its role in contemporary Yoruba and diaspora cultures.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright, Dedication
- pp. i-viii
- Introduction
- pp. 1-14
- 5. “Writing” and “Reference” in Ifá
- pp. 66-88
- 8. Diviner as Explorer: The Afuwape Paradigm
- pp. 117-132
- Part III. Ifá in the Afro-Atlantic
- pp. 179-180
- 14. Ìtan Odù Òní: Tales of Strivers Today
- pp. 193-203
- Part IV. Sacred Art in Ifá
- pp. 275-276
- 20. The Creatures of Ifá
- pp. 277-293
- 23. Ifá: Visual and Sensorial Aspects
- pp. 325-339
- List of Contributors
- pp. 359-362
Additional Information
ISBN
9780253018960
Related ISBN(s)
9780253018823, 9780253018908
MARC Record
OCLC
945376243
Pages
386
Launched on MUSE
2016-04-23
Language
English
Open Access
No