{"product_id":"the-signs-of-the-dilogun-eboses-prohibitions-and-stories-by-sign-9798265125460","title":"The Signs of the Dilogun: Eboses, prohibitions and stories by sign","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mariela Alban Oni Yemaya\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ethnic Studies - American - African American Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the sacred wisdom of the Yoruba orishas through the voice of the Dilog�n.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Signs of the Dilog�n: A Guide to Yoruba\/Lukumi Divination and Spiritual Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, by Mariela Alban (On� Yemaya), is a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of one of the most sacred systems of divination in the Afro-Cuban Yoruba tradition: the \u003ci\u003eDilog�n\u003c\/i\u003e. Using the sixteen sacred cowrie shells, the Dilog�n reveals the voice of the \u003ci\u003eOrishas\u003c\/i\u003e through signs (\u003ci\u003eodus\u003c\/i\u003e) that provide guidance, warnings, and pathways to spiritual alignment. This work offers both practitioners and scholars an unprecedented resource that blends accuracy, cultural fidelity, and practical instruction.\u003cbr\u003eThe book is systematically structured to mirror the divinatory process itself. After an introductory chapter that contextualizes the Dilog�n within the Yoruba religious world, each of the twelve principal signs-from \u003cb\u003eOkana\u003c\/b\u003e through \u003cb\u003eEyila Shebora\u003c\/b\u003e-is presented in a dedicated chapter. Every sign is analyzed in depth, following a consistent framework: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Orishas who speak through the sign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProverbs that encapsulate its wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelational aspects of the sign with others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed interpretations of what the sign reveals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProhibitions that safeguard spiritual integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescribed \u003ci\u003eEboses\u003c\/i\u003e (ritual works).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated \u003ci\u003eEw�s\u003c\/i\u003e (sacred herbs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical recommendations and initiatory indications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble signs on the mat and their special meanings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended proverbs and advice rooted in oral tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer inclusion of an appendix detailing the \u003cb\u003eentire consultation process with the Dilog�n\u003c\/b\u003e-from opening the shells to interpreting signs of \u003ci\u003eIr�\u003c\/i\u003e (fortune) and \u003ci\u003eOsobo\u003c\/i\u003e (misfortune), illustrated with practical examples-makes this work not only a text of spiritual wisdom but also a manual for ritual application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe text continues with chapters dedicated to the four higher signs-\u003cb\u003eMetanl� (13), Merinl� (14), Marunl� (15), and Merindinlog�n (16)\u003c\/b\u003e-completing the sacred corpus of Dilog�n divination. An extensive glossary provides precise definitions of technical and ritual terms, ensuring accessibility for readers new to the practice while serving as a reference for seasoned initiates.\u003cbr\u003eThe methodology of the author, \u003cb\u003eMariela Alban (On� Yemaya)\u003c\/b\u003e, demonstrates both deep initiatory experience and a pedagogical commitment. She organizes the wisdom of the Dilog�n into a format that is academically rigorous yet spiritually authentic, preserving the sacred character of oral traditions while making them accessible for study and practice.Both \u003cb\u003ea manual for practitioners\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ea reference for scholars\u003c\/b\u003e, this work bridges oral tradition and written knowledge with cultural respect and academic rigor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a practitioner of Santer�a\/Osha-If� seeking precise ritual knowledge, or a reader interested in Afro-Cuban religions and Yoruba spirituality, this book will serve as a trusted companion in your journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow available in English, \u003ci\u003eThe Signs of the Dilog�n\u003c\/i\u003e opens the door to the timeless voice of the orishas for a global audience.\u003cbr\u003e...\/...","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887908700311,"sku":"9798265125460","price":2356.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798265125460.webp?v=1781162260","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-signs-of-the-dilogun-eboses-prohibitions-and-stories-by-sign-9798265125460","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}