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Babalawo : the secrets of Afro-Cuban IFÁ
- Title
- Babalawo : the secrets of Afro-Cuban IFÁ / Frank Baba Eyiogbe.
- Author
- Eyiogbe, Frank Baba
- Publication
- Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications, 2019.
- ©2019
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Details
- Description
- xviii, 221 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
- Summary
- Hidden within the mysterious Afro-Cuban religion of Santería, also known as Lucumí, there is a deep body of secrets and rituals called Ifá. This book pulls away the veil of secrecy to reveal exactly what Ifá is and how it works, exploring its history, cosmology, Orichas, initiations, mythology, offerings, and sacrifices. Join Frank Baba Eyiogbe in this fascinating introduction that discusses the functions of the babalawo, the role of women, the future of Ifá, and much more.
- Uniform Title
- Babalawo, Santería's high priests
- Alternative Title
- Babalawo, Santería's high priests
- Subject
- Note
- This book was previously published as Babalawo, Santería's high priests : fathers of the secrets in Afro-Cuban IFÁ, 2015.
- Printing statement varies.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-216) and index.
- ISBN
- 9780738739618
- 0738739618
- OCLC
- 1127394668
- on1127394668
- SCSB-14507439
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library