Publisher's Synopsis
The Ifá Divinatory System is considered Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. The author of this book, the first volume of The Occult Language of Ifá, with his research and expertise, provides readers the mimicries, prays, legends and stories of some Odù. In this volume, the mimicries from Òdí Ogbè to Òdí Òfún are presented. Moreover, The Occult Language of Ifá is also a journey through the history of planet's life, and the author describe how the metaphorical texts of Ifá narrate the evolution and life of species, and how they, up to this time, are interpreted through divination.
According to Adrián de Souza Hernández: "Mimicries in Ifá are vast in themselves and demand to be un raveled, because they have the power to cultivate our imagination-an ability inherent to humans-, and show us the inner self of each object, of each event, what is called the knowledge and wisdom of the divine that leads properly to the reality that surrounds us and gives us meaning in order to live."
May this volume serve, as well as the others, both babalawos, those who practice the Yorùbá religion, and also-Why not?-, the people interested in knowing the Yorùbá culture and enter a world of traditions and faith.
