Write an expository essay on the following question(s). Should be fully developed 4-5 pages. While you may draw upon films and lectures to support our responses, your answers must be based primarily on the reading and other outside research. In the parentheses after each question is the author from which you should draw information from. You MUST also look at three (3) different sources to support your answers. Please document all sources used. Please refer to, but do not plagiarize these articles or any other research materials. When referring to specific passages or ideas, cite the author(s) and page number(s) within the body of your essay. Additionally, online sources are not acceptable for this particular assignment.

Describe some of the historical, cultural, philosophical, and spiritual aspects of Ifa, including the aspects and characteristics of six (6) different orisha. What is the function of music and dance in your personal spiritual context? How has your study of other cultures through dance and music been enchanced?