Ifa
/หiห.fษห/noun
Ifa is a system of divination and a religious tradition in Yoruba culture.
Did you know?Ifa is not just a tool for divination; it is deeply intertwined with the Yoruba cosmology, connecting practitioners to ancestral wisdom and the spiritual world.
Etymological Timeline
Yoruba Tradition
Yoruba
Ifa
โThe system of divination believed to convey messages from the divine.โ
12th Century
Yoruba
Ifa
โEvolved as a formalized spiritual practice integrating mythology, poetry, and philosophy.โ
19th Century
Yoruba
Ifa
โBecame recognized beyond Yoruba lands, influencing various spiritual practices in the African diaspora.โ
Modern Era
English
Ifa
โContinues to be practiced globally, adapting to contemporary beliefs while preserving its core traditions.โ