The Secrets of Afro-Cuban Divination · How to Cast the Diloggún, the Oracle of the Orishas by Lele, Ocha'ni -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Dedication Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One: Manipulating the Diloggún—The Oracle of the Orishas

Opening the Diloggún Using Ibó in Divination When the Reading Opens in Iré When the Reading Opens in Osogbo Marking the Eboses, or Remedies for Odu Giving the Reading

Chapter Two: Opening Okana—One Mouth on the Mat

The Proverbs of Okana The Orishas Who Speak in Okana Special Notes on Okana The Message of Okana The Prohibitions of Okana The Eboses of Okana The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Three: Opening Eji Oko—Two Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Eji Oko The Orishas Who Speak in Eji Oko Special Notes on Eji Oko The Meaning of Eji Oko The Prohibitions of Eji Oko The Eboses of Eji Oko The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Four: Opening Ogundá—Three Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Ogundá The Orishas Who Speak in Ogundá Special Notes on Ogundá The Special Precautions of Ogundá The Message of Ogundá The Prohibitions of Ogundá The Eboses of Ogundá The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Five: Opening Irosun—Four Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Irosun The Orishas Who Speak in Irosun Special Notes on Irosun The Message of Irosun The Prohibitions of Irosun The Eboses of Irosun The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Six: Opening Oché—Five Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Oché The Orishas Who Speak in Oché Special Notes on Oché The Meaning of Oché The Prohibitions of Oché The Eboses of Oché The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Seven: Opening Obara—Six Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Obara The Orishas Who Speak in Obara Special Notes on Obara The Message of Obara The Prohibitions of Obara The Eboses of Obara The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Eight: Opening Odí—Seven Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Odí The Orishas Who Speak in Odí Special Notes on Odí The Special Precautions of Odí The Meaning of Odí The Prohibitions of Odí The Eboses of Odí The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Nine: Opening Elleunle/Eji Ogbe—Eight Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Eji Ogbe The Orishas Who Speak in Eji Ogbe Special Notes on Eji Ogbe The Message of Eji Ogbe The Prohibitions of Eji Ogbe The Eboses of Eji Ogbe The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Ten: Opening Osá—Nine Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Osá The Orishas Who Speak in Osá Special Notes on Osá The Message of Osá The Prohibitions of Osá The Eboses of Osá The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Eleven: Opening Ofún—Ten Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Ofún The Orishas Who Speak in Ofún Special Notes on Ofún The Special Precautions of Ofún The Message of Ofún The Prohibitions of Ofún The Eboses of Ofún The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Chapter Twelve: Opening Owani—Eleven Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Owani The Orishas Who Speak in Owani Special Notes on Owani The Message of Owani The Prohibitions of Owani The Eboses of Owani A Note on the Remaining Odu in Owani

Chapter Thirteen: Opening Ejila Shebora—Twelve Mouths on the Mat

The Proverbs of Ejila Shebora The Orishas Who Speak in Ejila Shebora Special Notes on Ejila Shebora The Message of Ejila Shebora The Prohibitions of Ejila Shebora The Eboses of Ejila Shebora The Eboses of the Parent Odu

Appendix One: The Odu Beyond Ejila Shebora

Metanla—Thirteen Mouths on the Mat Merinla—Fourteen Mouths on the Mat Marunla—Fifteen Mouths on the Mat Merindilogún—Sixteen Mouths on the Mat

Appendix Two: Examples of Recorded Readings with the Diloggún

The Story of the Shoemaker’s Apprentice The Food of Obatalá The Truth Is Sweet Like Honey

Appendix Three: Mail-Order Sources for Religious Supplies Glossary Footnotes Suggested Reading About the Author About Inner Traditions • Bear & Company Copyright & Permissions