Contents
Cover Image
Title Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Beyond the Middle Passage
Chapter One—
Understanding the Orisha Obí
The Myth of Obí, the Sacred Coconut
The Story of the Coconut Tree
The Orisha Associated with Obi
Chapter Two—
The Principles of Casting Obí
Biague: the Birth of Divination with the Coconut
Preparing to Use Obí
Chapter Three—
Interpreting the Oracle
Additional Considerations on the Five Basic Patterns
Chapter Four—
Interpreting the Oracle: Apere Ti, Obí
Apere Ti, Obí
Apere in Elegguá
Apere in Ogún
Apere in Ochosi
Apere in Babaluaiye
Apere in Aganyú
Apere in Shangó
Apere in Obatalá
Apere in Oyá
Apere in Oshún
Apere in Yemayá
Chapter Five—
Closing the Session with Obí
Marking Ebó with Ob
Eboses for the Orishas
Mail-Order Sources for Religious Supplies
Footnotes
Glossary
Suggested Reading
About the Author
About Inner Traditions • Bear & Company
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