We must, it says, “be able to suffer without surrendering and persevere in what (we) do” (150:1). And we must, the Odu Ifa teaches us, sacrifice in the self-strengthening practice of self-giving.

“Each Odu of Ifa has its own music, food, herbal prescription, iconic symbols, stories, allegory, morality, meaning, divination, colour system, dance, sensibility, poetry and therapeutic effect.” ...

The Odu Ifa is a collection of 16 major books totaling 250 Odus, making it the largest scriptural text, according to Asante. The volumes gives ancient wisdom on many areas of life, giving one ...