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Where Do The Proverbs Come From?

1/6/2013

9 Comments

 
Want to know more about how proverbs work as part of a larger divination system?  Read the article here about patakis (sacred stories) and proverbs as systems of knowledge.
9 Comments
sonia
12/4/2013 12:26:24 am

Hello. I have been reading this page all morning and I am in awe with this page.. It just changed my mood in such a positive way. It felt like I was reading some kind of bible ..
Gracias

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Eñi Achó Iyá
12/4/2013 02:10:11 am

Thanks for the positive feedback, Sonia. I'm so pleased that you enjoy the proverbs. I'll keep putting more up as time goes by, so check back...

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Erik
1/18/2015 04:47:47 am

This site is amazing I wish there was more teachings, very inspirational.

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Eñi Achó
1/18/2015 07:12:48 am

Thanks, Erik. I will be adding new material to the website. Check back! And thanks for the kind words. I'm so glad you are finding it useful.

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eddie
1/7/2016 04:40:31 pm

Love your site. Your a credit to the religion.

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Adefun
8/9/2016 07:46:53 pm

After reading your article I can make more sense to my ita .
Please keep posting more .
Much thanks to you and the internet.

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Christina Alava
3/2/2017 06:46:39 am

Alafia Iya
Great job with the website. I have particularly enjoyed your perspective on odu and have directed my ile to read.
Great stuff. Thank you for the time, effort, resources and wisdom.
May Obatala continue to bless, protect and guide you to greatness!

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Eñi Achó Iyá
3/3/2017 10:24:39 am

thank you all for your kind words. It's very gratifying to me that you take the time to reflect on what I write. Many blessings to you.

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Oju ashapagnasi
10/15/2017 08:11:11 pm

Blesdings to you , i thank you for the info , n hope to see more , god willing your info will continue to help me n others in any way , ashe n bendicion

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