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Shango : Ifa and the Spirit of Lightning
Overview
Shango is the name of a Spiritual Force associated with the power of lightning in the West African religious tradition called Ifa . The word Shango is the name of a historical figure who was the fourth Alafin (Community Chief) of Oyo. The name has also been given to a complex convergence of Spiritual Forces that are key elements in the Ifa concept of courage and justice. These Spiritual Forces form the essence of Shango s role in the Spiritual Realm and are at the foundation of the process of spiritual transformation. It is lightning that reaches from the Realm of the Ancestors to Earth as a reminder of the humbling power that exists within Nature itself. Lightning is the Ifa symbol for Divine Justice.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780942272314
- ISBN-10: 0942272315
- Publisher: Original Publications
- Publish Date: June 1993
- Dimensions: 9.37 x 6.14 x 0.79 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.23 pounds
- Page Count: 23
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