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African Religion: The Yoruba of Nigeria, Myths of Ife The Spiritual Bookstore Online World Religion Library
Myths of Ífè* By John Wyndham[London, 1921]{Reduced to HTML by Christopher M. Weimer, Dec. 2002}This short book is a translation of some of the myths of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a history of the creation of the world, the gods, and humanity, and the early days of the sacred city of Ífè, the traditional center of Yoruba culture. The text was recited to the author/translator by the high priests of Ífè, and the book is still cited in some books on traditional Yoruba religion and thought today. It has undeservedly become quite rare, as it can be considered a minor classic in the field. PERSONS
The Sun, Moon, Night, Day, Dawn and Evening were also Gods and Goddesses sent by Arámfè, who is often spoken of as God. But a higher and very distant Being is mentioned by some of the Priests. Oíbo means White Man. Okpéllè is a charm used in the divination of Ífa. The final N is as in bon, and French pronunciation is nearly correct in all the above names. from: Africa Religions: Myths of Ife
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