Divining the Self: A Study in Yoruba Myth and Human Consciousness

By Velma E. Love

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271054069
• ISBN13: 9780271054063
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"