Divining The Self: A Study In Yoruba Myth And Human Consciousness (Signifying (On) Scriptures)

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.

• | Author: Velma E. Love
• | Publisher: Penn State University Press
• | Publication Date: Nov 15, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 160 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0271054069
• | ISBN-13: 9780271054063