Osun Across the Waters: A Yoruba Goddess in Africa and the Americas

by Joseph M. Murphy

Book Overview

sun is a brilliant deity whose imagery and worldwide devotion demand broad and deep scholarly reflection. Contributors to the ground-breaking Africa's Ogun, edited by Sandra Barnes (Indiana University Press, 1997), explored the complex nature of Ogun, the orisa who transforms life through iron and technology. sun across the Waters continues this exploration of Yoruba religion by documenting sun religion. sun presents a dynamic example of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253214599
• ISBN13: 9780253214591
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"