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Divining the Self

A Study in Yoruba Myth and Human Consciousness

Divining the Self( )
Author: Love, Velma E.
Series title:Signifying (on) Scriptures Ser.
ISBN:978-0-271-05406-3
Publication Date:Nov 2014
Publisher:Pennsylvania State University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $28.95
Book Description:

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.

Book Details
Pages:160
Detailed Subjects: Religion / Indigenous, Folk & Tribal
Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 0.44 Inches
Book Weight:0.55 Pounds



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