CONTENTS
Cover Image
Title Page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter One: Manipulating the Diloggún—The Oracle of the Orishas
Opening the Diloggún
Using Ibó in Divination
When the Reading Opens in Iré
When the Reading Opens in Osogbo
Marking the Eboses, or Remedies for Odu
Giving the Reading
Chapter Two: Opening Okana—One Mouth on the Mat
The Proverbs of Okana
The Orishas Who Speak in Okana
Special Notes on Okana
The Message of Okana
The Prohibitions of Okana
The Eboses of Okana
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Three: Opening Eji Oko—Two Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Eji Oko
The Orishas Who Speak in Eji Oko
Special Notes on Eji Oko
The Meaning of Eji Oko
The Prohibitions of Eji Oko
The Eboses of Eji Oko
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Four: Opening Ogundá—Three Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Ogundá
The Orishas Who Speak in Ogundá
Special Notes on Ogundá
The Special Precautions of Ogundá
The Message of Ogundá
The Prohibitions of Ogundá
The Eboses of Ogundá
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Five: Opening Irosun—Four Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Irosun
The Orishas Who Speak in Irosun
Special Notes on Irosun
The Message of Irosun
The Prohibitions of Irosun
The Eboses of Irosun
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Six: Opening Oché—Five Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Oché
The Orishas Who Speak in Oché
Special Notes on Oché
The Meaning of Oché
The Prohibitions of Oché
The Eboses of Oché
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Seven: Opening Obara—Six Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Obara
The Orishas Who Speak in Obara
Special Notes on Obara
The Message of Obara
The Prohibitions of Obara
The Eboses of Obara
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Eight: Opening Odí—Seven Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Odí
The Orishas Who Speak in Odí
Special Notes on Odí
The Special Precautions of Odí
The Meaning of Odí
The Prohibitions of Odí
The Eboses of Odí
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Nine: Opening Elleunle/Eji Ogbe—Eight Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Eji Ogbe
The Orishas Who Speak in Eji Ogbe
Special Notes on Eji Ogbe
The Message of Eji Ogbe
The Prohibitions of Eji Ogbe
The Eboses of Eji Ogbe
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Ten: Opening Osá—Nine Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Osá
The Orishas Who Speak in Osá
Special Notes on Osá
The Message of Osá
The Prohibitions of Osá
The Eboses of Osá
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Eleven: Opening Ofún—Ten Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Ofún
The Orishas Who Speak in Ofún
Special Notes on Ofún
The Special Precautions of Ofún
The Message of Ofún
The Prohibitions of Ofún
The Eboses of Ofún
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Chapter Twelve: Opening Owani—Eleven Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Owani
The Orishas Who Speak in Owani
Special Notes on Owani
The Message of Owani
The Prohibitions of Owani
The Eboses of Owani
A Note on the Remaining Odu in Owani
Chapter Thirteen: Opening Ejila Shebora—Twelve Mouths on the Mat
The Proverbs of Ejila Shebora
The Orishas Who Speak in Ejila Shebora
Special Notes on Ejila Shebora
The Message of Ejila Shebora
The Prohibitions of Ejila Shebora
The Eboses of Ejila Shebora
The Eboses of the Parent Odu
Appendix One: The Odu Beyond Ejila Shebora
Metanla—Thirteen Mouths on the Mat
Merinla—Fourteen Mouths on the Mat
Marunla—Fifteen Mouths on the Mat
Merindilogún—Sixteen Mouths on the Mat
Appendix Two: Examples of Recorded Readings with the Diloggún
The Story of the Shoemaker’s Apprentice
The Food of Obatalá
The Truth Is Sweet Like Honey
Appendix Three: Mail-Order Sources for Religious Supplies
Glossary
Footnotes
Suggested Reading
About the Author
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