SFII-UF 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Oranyan, High Priest, Osun River
6 Jul 2020
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One of the world"s ten largest religions. Carried to the new world as slaves. Though we left africa, africa never left us . Gather to perform a ritual offering to goddess osun. Tradition called orisa - 100 million practices of the religion. Nathaniel styles - orisa is a lifestyle, not just a form of worship. Ultimate goal is to go to yourbaland. Festival held in august - osun osogbo. Goal of pilgrims is to link modern city and traditional african culture. 3 day initiation - prayer, animal sacrifice, head shaving. Time of transition in their lives - need more clarity about life. Lloyd weaver - american living in nigeria. Yoruba is similar to christianity - one god. Lots of aspects to one god - different orishas. Introduced their rituals into their practices of christianity. 16 lamps represent osun and the yoruba kingdoms. Positive energy - even the non traditionalists participate.
