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Advanced Ifá Studies: Deepening Your Knowledge

Lesson 1.1: Mastering the Opele

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Section 2: Philosophical and Literary Aspects of Ifá

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SECTION 3

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Analyzing the Odù Ifá

  • Lesson 2.1: The Philosophical Foundations of Ifá

    • The concept of destiny (Ayanmo) in Ifá.
    • The interplay between free will and predestination.
    • Ethical and moral teachings in Ifá philosophy.
    • Reading Material:
      • Excerpt from “Ifá: The Ethical Teachings” by Maulana Karenga
      • “African Religions and Philosophy” by John S. Mbiti

    Lesson 2.2: Analyzing the Odù Ifá

    • In-depth analysis of selected Odù Ifá.
    • The narrative structure and themes of the Odù.
    • Practical applications of Odù teachings.
    • Reading Material:
      • “The Sacred Ifá Oracle” translated by Afolabi A. Epega and Philip John Neimark
      • “The Wisdom of Ifá: Conversations with Babalawo, Awo Fa’lokun Fatunmbi” by Awo Fa’lokun Fatunmbi