Libro — De Ifa

The origins of the Libro de Ifa date back to the ancient Oyo Empire, which flourished in the 14th to 18th centuries. During this time, the Yoruba people developed a sophisticated system of divination, which was based on the casting of palm nuts or shells, known as “obis.” The Ifa priests and priestesses, known as “babalawos,” would interpret the patterns and combinations of the obis to gain insight into the past, present, and future.

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Over time, the Ifa system evolved to include a vast collection of stories, poems, and teachings, which were compiled into the Libro de Ifa. The text was passed down through generations of babalawos, who memorized and transmitted its contents orally. Today, the Libro de Ifa is considered one of the most important texts in Yoruba culture, and is still studied and revered by practitioners of Ifa divination around the world. The origins of the Libro de Ifa date