Sources & method
DAILY IFÁ distinguishes inherited religious narratives, independent research and the author’s contemporary interpretation. Different traditions retain their own context. Individual studies name their sources and explain the limits of comparison.
- Abiã, Iaô, Ebômi and Seniority: Learning to Carry Time in Candomblé
Abiã, Iaô and Ebômi describe positions within religious learning and belonging. Seniority does not automatically establish every office or priestly authority.
Added to library: - Bones and Objects in Afro-Atlantic Divination: Reading a Particular Method
Bones and object-based divination have distinct settings. Materials become meaningful through religious relationships, questions and interpretation.
Added to library: - Bori and Caring for Orí: Nourishment, Rest and the Person Who Carries a Life
Bori concerns a religious relationship of care for Orí within a house. Its meaning includes attention, rest and responsibility beyond a list of materials.
Added to library: - Candomblé Clothing: The Relationships Woven Into a Garment
Candomblé dress can express care, belonging, religious relationships and responsibility. White clothing, ojá and pano-da-costa need their local context.
Added to library: - Candomblé House Structure: Named Offices and the Work They Carry
A Candomblé house distributes leadership, care, music, food and other responsibilities through named offices whose meanings depend on nation and house.
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