Up until the 19th Century the oral tradition of storytelling was central to the organization and development of human relations and human societies. Since the invention of the printing press, radio, and television the domain of storytelling has moved away from the family, community elders, community storytellers, and priests as the purveyors of history, wisdom, and myth, and into the domain of the mass media. Those of us who still appreciate the oral tradition of storytelling, both as tellers and listeners know that we are blessed with a magical experience. Occasionally I would ask Chief Adelekan specific questions and at other times he may tell me a story from Ese Ifa, or the history of the Yoruba People. He has shared information on ceremony and ritual, herbs and healing, and on the Ifa Worldview. Some of the stories are from my experiences with Chief Adelekan and some are from other sources. Your comments and questions are welcome.
The Special Place of Orisa Oshun(read)
The Two Shangos: The Deified Man and The Irunmole (read)
Orisa Will Have Their Due (read)
On Becoming A Babalawo (read)
On Initiation: How Will They Know Unless They See? (read)
The Reason for Feeding Orisa and Ancestors with Our Left Hand
(read)
Trading in Salt (read)
The King's Ring (read)
A Man Called Not Ready To Die (read)
The Thief (read)
The Role of Irunmole Oluorogbo (read)
Yemoja/Olokun: One or Two Orisa (read)
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