The Orisha Compendium, Part I
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A multi-volume educational work devoted to the Diloggún, the speaking Odú, the Orisha, Patakís, and responsible interpretive study.
The symbol behind the series →Read in sequence
The series is designed as a progressive course of study: foundations first, then the twelve speaking Odú, sacred stories, the Orisha compendium, and finally worked interpretations.
It supports serious public education while remaining explicit about its limits. Reading does not replace divination, initiation, elder-guided formation, lineage instruction, or religious authorization.
Published and documented volumes
Descriptions are drawn from the author’s supplied manuscripts. Purchase links will be added as individual editions are confirmed.

Step 01 · Volume I — Diloggún Foundations
The foundational volume in a multi-volume educational work devoted to public study of the Diloggún. It establishes vocabulary, structure, ethics, and interpretive context before the later volumes move into the speaking Odú, sacred stories, Orisha, and applied interpretation.
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Step 02 · Volume II — The Twelve Speaking Odú, Part I
A serious educational study of the first six speaking Odú, organized to help readers understand their identities, forces, proverbs, stories, blessings, difficulties, corrections, and responsible interpretation.
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Step 03 · Volume III — The Twelve Speaking Odú, Part II
The companion to Volume II, this volume studies the second six speaking Odú and the interpretive patterns, human conditions, consequences, and forms of correction associated with them.
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Step 04 · Volume IV — Patakís
A public-facing collection and study of sacred teaching stories associated with the twelve speaking Odú. The book approaches Patakís as sources of memory, moral reflection, character, consequence, and interpretive wisdom—not as free-standing ritual instructions.
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Step 05 · Volume VI — Sample Readings and Interpretations
Thirty teaching cases that demonstrate interpretive reasoning across basic, intermediate, and advanced examples. The cases are educational models—not personal fortunes, initiation, or authorization to practice.
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These planned volumes complete the bridge between the speaking Odú and the applied readings of Volume VI. Full pages will be added when their manuscripts and edition details are ready.
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