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Yoruba tradition
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THE SPIRITUALITY BEHIND IFA-ORISA
In my opinion, I believe the Yoruba tradition of Ifa-Orisa sits at the top of the pyramid of…
January 23, 2019
THE STORY OF OLORE AND IKA – FROM THE SACRED ODU OF IFA
Aboru Aboye Abosise!
I greet you all in the traditional Ifa initiate greeting.
Today I want to share with you a story. This story is from the sacred "scriptures" of Ifa; specifically from the Odu Ifa nicknamed Ogbe/Sa or otherwise called Ogbe (ug-beh) Osa (Oh-Sah).
What is an Odu?
June 28, 2017
CAN WE CONTROL WHEN WE DIE?
Yesterday I was told the most peculiar story by the Oluwo (a chief title for an accomplished Babalawo) at…
January 17, 2017
ISESE LAGBA – A CELEBRATION OF YORUBA TRADITION AND NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Aboru Aboye oooo!!! Today, August 20th 2015, all Orisha People in Nigeria and around the world will celebrate…
August 20, 2015
ARCHETYPES OF ORISHA OGUN – GOD OF IRON – GOD OF WAR
Understanding these Orishas and their characteristic traits portrayed in living beings who are from their realms is to…
February 25, 2015