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Ífè Myths: A Collection of Myths of the Yoruba People of Nigeria

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This short book is a translation of some of the myths of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a history of the creation of the world, the gods, and humanity, and the early days of the sacred city of Ífè, the traditional center of Yoruba culture. The text was recited to the author/translator by the high priests of Ífè, and the book is still cited in some books on traditional Yoruba religion and thought today. It has undeservedly become quite rare, as it can be considered a minor classic in the field.

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Ífè Myths: A Collection of Myths of the Yoruba People of Nigeria, John Wyndham

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2021
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Titre
Ífè Myths: A Collection of Myths of the Yoruba People of Nigeria
Langue
Anglais
Format
souple
Pages
82
ISBN13
9781952900099
Séries
Mots clés
Nonfiction, Histoire
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This short book is a translation of some of the myths of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a history of the creation of the world, the gods, and humanity, and the early days of the sacred city of Ífè, the traditional center of Yoruba culture. The text was recited to the author/translator by the high priests of Ífè, and the book is still cited in some books on traditional Yoruba religion and thought today. It has undeservedly become quite rare, as it can be considered a minor classic in the field.