The Religion of the Yorubas

The Religion of the Yorubas
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Download or read book The Religion of the Yorubas written by Jonathan Olumide Lucas and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the religious beliefs and practices of the Yoruba peoples of Southern Nigeria. Especially in relation to the religion of ancient Egypt. A comprehensive study of Yoruba, including a survey of the major Orishas, the deified spirits of ancestors and other spirits, the minor Orishas, details of priesthood and worship, the Yoruba conception of human beings, magic in Yorubaland, and survival of hieroglyphics, emblems and other symbols.


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