Posts

Showing posts from September 1, 2016

Is Sankofa Yoruba? Read This Creation Story & Then Decide

Image
The Yoruba creation story is a beautiful story with Orishas as the main characters , it’s fun to read and guilt-free ( humans have no inherited sin from the actions of previous humans or even Orishas). The many different versions often include a hen, chameleon, a golden chain, palm kernels, a baobab tree, a snail , a parrot and a handful of sand/soil.

Ifá determinants(IBO): See different kinds + what they represent

Image
Ibo, also known as Iranse are Ifá determinants in asking questions from Ifá during consultation. For instance, if one wishes to go somewhere to visit a friend/s acquaintances but one is not feeling too sure or comfortable with the trip, one may use ìbò to ask whether to go or not.