Two manuscripts in one book: Yoruba: The Ultimate Guide to Ifa Spirituality, Isese, Odu, Orishas, Santeria, and MoreIfá The Ultimate Guide to a System of Divination and Religion of the Yoruba PeopleWhether you want to honor your Yoruba ancestors, learn how to do Ifa divinations, or perform other traditional Yoruba ceremonies, the first part will help you reach your goals.Ifá divination is a complex and layered subject. That is no surprise, considering how the faith has been around for 8,000 years. In this book, you'll find a detailed overview of historical realities and the philosophical and ethical framework of Ifá, with divination and its meaning to followers as the centerpiece.In this book, you will: Discover how the world and all living beings were created according to YorubaUnderstand the role of the Orishas and the Irunmole in the Yoruba pantheonFamiliarize yourself with all the female and male Orishas you can turn to with different issuesPeek into your future via an ancient Ifa divination practice and see the possible consequences of your actionsComprehend the importance of venerating one's ancestors in the Yoruba religionKnow the dates of the most noteworthy events on the Yoruba traditional calendarLearn about some helpful Yoruba spells, rituals, and baths you can enhance your practice withSee how Yoruba have influenced Santeria, Vodun, and other contemporary religionsUnderstand the role of divination in the Ifá religionLearn more about the role of wisdom and intellect in the practice of IfáExpose yourself to the Ifá Creation narrativeLearn about the origin of divinationUnderstand why Olodumare (the Creator God) is distant from CreationFind out what Ori isFind out what Ashé isAnd much, much more!