Divining the Self: A Study in Yoruba Myth and Human Consciousness 9780271054056, 2012015636
Divining the Self weaves elements of personal narrative, myth, history, and interpretive analysis into a vibrant tapestr
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English Year 2012
Table of contents :
COVER Front
Series Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
A Note on the Text
Introduction
Notes to Introduction
Chapter 1: Mythic Origins and Cultural Practices
Notes to Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Orisha Archetypes, Cultural Memory, and the Odu
Notes to Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Divining the Self
Notes to Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Symbols and Signposts for the Journey
Notes to Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Powers of the Mothers
Notes to Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Oshun, Yemonja, and Oya
Notes to Chapter 6
Conclusion
Notes to Conclusion
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
COVER Back
COVER Front
Series Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
A Note on the Text
Introduction
Notes to Introduction
Chapter 1: Mythic Origins and Cultural Practices
Notes to Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Orisha Archetypes, Cultural Memory, and the Odu
Notes to Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Divining the Self
Notes to Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Symbols and Signposts for the Journey
Notes to Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Powers of the Mothers
Notes to Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Oshun, Yemonja, and Oya
Notes to Chapter 6
Conclusion
Notes to Conclusion
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
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