History of Yoruba Religion From Africa to the World

Long before reaching the Americas, the Yoruba religion flourished in the ancient kingdoms of West Africa as a complex spiritual, cultural, and philosophical tradition. Its teachings on character, destiny, community, and wisdom helped shape the lives of entire generations.When millions of Africans were torn from their homes during the transatlantic slave trade, they carried with them their beliefs, stories, and collective memory. Against all odds, much of that legacy survived, adapted, and spread throughout Cuba, Brazil, the Caribbean, the United States, and other regions of the world.In History of the Yoruba Religion: From Africa to the World, Mayk López guides readers through a fascinating journey that explores the origins of the Yoruba people, the principal Orishas, the teachings of Ifá, the influence of the African diaspora, and the continued relevance of this tradition in the twenty-first century. More than a book about religion, it is a work about identity, memory, knowledge, and the human capacity to preserve what is considered valuable.