Itan
Published
2020
Publisher
Maven Publishing
ISBN-13
9789785413014
ISBN-10
9785413012
Description
Legends of the Golden age' trilogy about the 1000-year story of the Yoruba people, starts with the establishment of Ile-Ife by Oduduwa and the great sacrifice of the heroine, Moremi. The ancient gods of Yorubaland, Obatala, Orunmila, Ogun, and Olokun all play their part in this magnificent story, as well as the great heroes and heroines of antiquity--Oranmiyan, Sango, Oya, Oba Esigie of Benin and Obanta of Ijebuland. The author tells this ancient story in a refreshing and captivating fashion, giving us the whole tableau of Yoruba history, myths and legends as a vast and rich panorama, seen through the eyes of a single Yoruba family and the Old Woman, the fabled storyteller.
Subjects
Death and the king's horseman
The history of the Yorubas
Handa's Surprise
Fundamentals of the Yorùbá religion (Òrìṣà worship)
The Yoruba-speaking peoples of south-western Nigeria. --
Ifa Divination
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the author of Itan?
Itan was written by Oladele Olusanya.
When was Itan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.