Author: John Michael Vlach
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Studies in Yoruba Folklore
Author: John Michael Vlach
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Divining the Self
Author: Velma E. Love
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271061456
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Divining the Self weaves elements of personal narrative, myth, history, and interpretive analysis into a vibrant tapestry that reflects the textured, embodied, and performative nature of scripture and scripturalizing practices. Velma Love examines the Odu—the Yoruba sacred scriptures—along with the accompanying mythology, philosophy, and ritual technologies engaged by African Americans. Drawing from the personal narratives of African American Ifa practitioners along with additional ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Oyotunji African Village, South Carolina, and New York City, Love’s work explores the ways in which an ancient worldview survives in modern times. Divining the Self also takes up the challenge of determining what it means for the scholar of religion to study scripture as both text and performance. This work provides an excellent case study of the sociocultural phenomenon of scripturalizing practices.
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271061456
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Divining the Self weaves elements of personal narrative, myth, history, and interpretive analysis into a vibrant tapestry that reflects the textured, embodied, and performative nature of scripture and scripturalizing practices. Velma Love examines the Odu—the Yoruba sacred scriptures—along with the accompanying mythology, philosophy, and ritual technologies engaged by African Americans. Drawing from the personal narratives of African American Ifa practitioners along with additional ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Oyotunji African Village, South Carolina, and New York City, Love’s work explores the ways in which an ancient worldview survives in modern times. Divining the Self also takes up the challenge of determining what it means for the scholar of religion to study scripture as both text and performance. This work provides an excellent case study of the sociocultural phenomenon of scripturalizing practices.
Yoruba Myths
Author: Ulli Beier
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521229951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
This mysterious, poetic and often amusing collection of myths illustrates the religion and thought of the West African Yoruba People.
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521229951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
This mysterious, poetic and often amusing collection of myths illustrates the religion and thought of the West African Yoruba People.
Studies in Yoruba History and Culture
Author: Gabriel Olakunle Olusanya
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Nigerian Studies
Author: Richard Edward Dennett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Correlation of the Fine Arts and Folklore in Traditional Yoruba Culture
Author: Petr Anatolʹevich Kut︠s︡enkov
Publisher:
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Category : Anthropomorphism in art
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthropomorphism in art
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Ajantala & other Yoruba Folktales
Author: Rotimi Ogunjobi
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326294601
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Step into the magical world of Yoruba folklore with Ajantala and other Yoruba Folktales, a captivating collection of stories that will transport you to another time and place. In this book, you'll discover a rich tapestry of tales that have been passed down through generations of Yoruba storytellers. Some of the stories are as old as the art of storytelling itself, while others are relatively newer. Some of the stories are familiar to those who grew up with Yoruba culture, while others are unique to the author's own imagination. But regardless of their origin, all of the stories in this collection share one thing in common - they're filled with magic, wonder, and the timeless wisdom of Yoruba culture. You'll meet a cast of colorful characters, from wily tricksters to wise elders, and journey through the lush landscapes and mystical realms of Yoruba mythology. With its vivid prose, vibrant imagery, and timeless wisdom, Ajantala and other Yoruba Folktales is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of storytelling, folklore, or African culture. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be transported to a world of magic and wonder that you'll never forget.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326294601
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Step into the magical world of Yoruba folklore with Ajantala and other Yoruba Folktales, a captivating collection of stories that will transport you to another time and place. In this book, you'll discover a rich tapestry of tales that have been passed down through generations of Yoruba storytellers. Some of the stories are as old as the art of storytelling itself, while others are relatively newer. Some of the stories are familiar to those who grew up with Yoruba culture, while others are unique to the author's own imagination. But regardless of their origin, all of the stories in this collection share one thing in common - they're filled with magic, wonder, and the timeless wisdom of Yoruba culture. You'll meet a cast of colorful characters, from wily tricksters to wise elders, and journey through the lush landscapes and mystical realms of Yoruba mythology. With its vivid prose, vibrant imagery, and timeless wisdom, Ajantala and other Yoruba Folktales is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of storytelling, folklore, or African culture. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be transported to a world of magic and wonder that you'll never forget.
Yoruba Trickster Tales
Author: Oyekan Owomoyela
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803286115
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A collection of twenty-three tales involving Aj'ap'a, a tortoise with human traits who has relationships with an assortment of animal and human characters
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803286115
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A collection of twenty-three tales involving Aj'ap'a, a tortoise with human traits who has relationships with an assortment of animal and human characters
Esu Elegbara: Chance, Uncertainly In Yoruba Mythology
Author: Ogundipe, Ayodele
Publisher: Kwara State University Press
ISBN: 9789275900
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This original work is a two-volume study of Èṣù Ẹlégbára, a Yoruba deity. Volume one consisted of six chapters, three appendices, and a bibliography. The texts of praise poems (orìkí), songs, and narratives selected from research in the field comprise volume two.
Publisher: Kwara State University Press
ISBN: 9789275900
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This original work is a two-volume study of Èṣù Ẹlégbára, a Yoruba deity. Volume one consisted of six chapters, three appendices, and a bibliography. The texts of praise poems (orìkí), songs, and narratives selected from research in the field comprise volume two.
Tales of Yoruba Gods and Heroes
Author: Harold Courlander
Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
"Myths, legends and heroic tales of the Yoruba people of West Africa"--Cover subtitle.
Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
"Myths, legends and heroic tales of the Yoruba people of West Africa"--Cover subtitle.