Myths of Ife Author:John Wyndham Myths of Ífè (Annotated Africa Religions and Traditions): Studying of the Yoruba people of Nigeria for its religion, culture, history, gods, folklore, legends and humanity — The West African area is important because this is where the majority of slaves departed for the New World. Hence large elements of West African, particularly Y... more »oruba, religion (blended with Catholicism) can be found in religions such as Vodun (also known as Voodoo) (Haiti), Candomblè (Brazil) and Santeria (Caribbean).
This short book is a translation of some of the myths of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a history of the creation of the world, the gods, and humanity, and the early days of the sacred city of Ífè, the traditional center of Yoruba culture. The text was recited to the author/translator by the high priests of Ífè, and the book is still cited in some books on traditional Yoruba religion and thought today. It has undeservedly become quite rare, as it can be considered a minor classic in the field.« less