Yoruba and Ifá: Unlocking the Secrets of Orishas, Isese, Divination, Santeria, and More - Mari Silva

nTwo manuscripts in one book: n n- Yoruba: The Ultimate Guide to Ifa Spirituality, Isese, Odu, Orishas, Santeria, and More n- Ifá The Ultimate Guide to a System of Divination and Religion of the Yoruba People n nn nWhether you want to honor your Yoruba ancestors, learn how to do Ifa divinations, or perform other traditional Yoruba ceremonies, the first part will help you reach your goals.n n nn nIfá divination is a complex and layered subject. That is no surprise, considering how the faith has been around for 8,000 years. In this book, you'll find a detailed overview of historical realities and the philosophical and ethical framework of Ifá, with divination and its meaning to followers as the centerpiece.n n nn nIn this book, you will: n n- Discover how the world and all living beings were created according to Yoruba n- Understand the role of the Orishas and the Irunmole in the Yoruba pantheon n- Familiarize yourself with all the female and male Orishas you can turn to with different issues n- Peek into your future via an ancient Ifa divination practice and see the possible consequences of your actions n- Comprehend the importance of venerating one's ancestors in the Yoruba religion n- Know the dates of the most noteworthy events on the Yoruba traditional calendar n- Learn about some helpful Yoruba spells, rituals, and baths you can enhance your practice with n- See how Yoruba have influenced Santeria, Vodun, and other contemporary religions n- Understand the role of divination in the Ifá religion n- Learn more about the role of wisdom and intellect in the practice of Ifá n- Expose yourself to the Ifá Creation narrative n- Learn about the origin of divination n- Understand why Olodumare (the Creator God) is distant from Creation n- Find out what Ori is n- Find out what Ashé is n- And much, much more! n nn