a study in Yoruba myth and human consciousness Love, Velma E. 1949- creator text bibliography Electronic books. pau University Park, Pa Pennsylvania State University Press c2012 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xi, 143 p.) : ill. "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"-- Mythic origins and cultural practices -- Orisha archetypes, cultural memory, and the Odu -- Divining the self -- Symbols and signposts for the journey -- Powers of the mothers -- Oshun, Yemonja, and Oya. Velma E. Love. Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]-134) and index. n-us--- African Americans Religious life Yoruba (African people) Religion Influence Ifa (Religion) United States Orishas RELIGION / Ethnic & Tribal BL2532.S5 L68 2012eb 299.6833300973 Love, Velma E., 1949- University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, c2012 (DLC) 2012015636 (OCoLC)791492252 9780271061450 (electronic bk.) 0271061456 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=572595 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=572595 N$T 130514 20200709055815.0 ocn842920073