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Four Shells, Five Answers: Obi divination - Mouthpieces of the Orichas
Author: Jacqueline Mathers Source: Sacramento Press (CA)
Title: FOUR SHELLS, FIVE ANSWERS: OBI DIVINATION - MOUTHPIECES OF THE ORICHAS
“Ago Obi, Ago Obi, Ago Obi”
The prayers begin for Obi, the system of divination from the Yoruba religion to obtain “Yes” and “No” answers to questions in various levels of intensity and meaning. This system, crucial to all in the African religious concepts under the major heading of Ifa and their various levels of dilution under the categories of Lukumi and Santeria, are a methodology of the ways Nigerian kola nuts (Obi Abata), fresh coconut meat (darle el coco) and four cowrie shells speak to us and are considered the ‘mouthpieces’ of the Orichas.
The Orichas, as they are collectively known, are African based Gods and Goddesses of Nature who rule various places and elements of the World and are considered ‘guardian angels’ of each and everyone who inhabits the Earth.
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| This Is Very Interesting | Sep 22nd. at 1:39:22 pm EDT
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Angel Fire (Claremore, Oklahoma) - Email Me
This is a very interesting topic, and I was wondering if there were any books or web sites that I could use to learn more about this form of divination?
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