{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmatiri-ngemi.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Firua-initiation-into-adulthood-QPPN4XDJ","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Irua (Initiation into adulthood)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0a53ddb8-ff78-4ef4-94a9-acfdd48b1693/cba0a0d2-5c1e-4673-b625-f72365078e23/photo-2020-09-11-03-20-06.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/ae7f07ef-00e5-43b1-b821-dcee70159ddd\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Irua (Initiation into adulthood)\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode, we discuss Irua, commonly referred to as circumcision. We discuss the history and philosophy of this very important stage in the life of a Mûgîkûyû. This discussion really is a primer for anyone who would like to research, learn and understand Irua, and its esoteric wisdom. Enjoy and share, and provide feedback. \n\nSome resources on Irua: (Included are some of the songs that were/are sang during the Irua period)\nhttps://mukuyu.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/gikuyu-foundational-teaching-for-initiates/\n\nSongs\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x5uu3HuFJc\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5H_CD0_vdA\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN8g29_uNrA\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ilRCG9yjk"}