Abstract
Ifa scholars have primarily focused on its sociological and linguistic aspects while the scientific and computer aspects have been variously neglected. This paper explored the mathematical and computer model of Ifa corpus, which will assist Ifa priests to use the oracular process to simulate Ikin (the sixteen sacred palm nuts) and Ọpẹlẹ (the divining bead chain) on the way to produce Odu (Ifa poetries) signatures. Each signature links the 256 Odus in the database which invariably retrieved the corresponding verses with conforming sacrifices or advices. Microsoft Visual Studio.Net Express 2018 Community Edition on Window 10 Professional, 64-bit Operating System with Intel core duo CPU at 2.60 GHz, 12 GB memory was used to implement Ifa Application Tool (IAT). IAT interface supported Ikin and Ọpẹlẹ simulation, the manual inscription of Odu signature, display of verses, stories, advises and recommended sacrifices. Usability testers scored the tool high in the ease of finding information within the user interface while it was above average in the skill to capture essential features for Odu divination accomplishments. This model supported Ifa professionals to make informed decisions and assessment by eliminating the level of ambiguity to interpret Odu corpus with a clear demarcation of its meanings.
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