Elegua (Yoruba: Èṣù-Ẹlẹ́gbára and Ẹlẹ́gbá, also spelled Eleggua; known as Eleguá in Latin America and Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands) is an Orisha, a deity of roads in the religions of Santería, Winti, Umbanda, Quimbanda, Holy Infant of Atocha, and Candomblé. [1][2]

Elegba Orisha, also known as Eleguá, Elegbara, Legba, or Eshu, is a revered deity in the Yoruba religion. As the messenger between humans and other Orishas, Elegba holds the role of guardian at crossroads, possessing the power to open doors and create opportunities.

2023年4月26日 · Eshu—also known as Elegba or Legba—is one of the most recognizable oriṣas (gods) of the Yoruba pantheon. A complex god with many facets and roles, he is best known as the trickster god and the god of chance, unpredictability, and accidents. However, he is also a messenger god, a master of languages, and a guardian of crossroads.

Èṣù is a pivotal Òrìṣà/Irúnmọlẹ̀ in the Yoruba spirituality or Yoruba religion known as ìṣẹ̀ṣe. Èṣù is a prominent primordial Divinity (a delegated Irúnmọlẹ̀ sent by the Olódùmarè) who descended from Ìkọ̀lé Ọ̀run, and the Chief Enforcer of natural and divine laws – he is the Deity in charge of law enforcement and orderliness. [1] .

Eshu, trickster god of the Yoruba of Nigeria, an essentially protective, benevolent spirit who serves Ifa, the chief god, as a messenger between heaven and earth. Eshu requires constant appeasement in order to carry out his assigned functions of conveying sacrifices and …

Elegua is one of the most important Orishas in Santería and the Yoruba religion. Known by his multiple names such as Eshu, Elegguá, and Elegbara, this Orisha is the divine messenger and guardian of the paths. He must be attended to first in any ceremony, as he is the intermediary between humans and deities.

2024年1月7日 · Elegba, also known as Eshu or Exu, is a prominent deity in the Yoruba religion and holds great cultural significance in the African diaspora. Originating from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Elegba is believed to be the guardian of the crossroads, serving as a mediator between the human world and the spiritual realm.

Eleggua (also spelled Elegua, Elewa, Elegba or Legba) is the most important of the orishas in Santeria. Elegua was the first orisha created by Olodumare and he existed prior to and witnessed creation unfold. He is the key to any of our religious practices, for without Elegua’s blessings nothing can proceed, transpire nor succeed in the world.

Elegba (also referred to Eleggua or Elegguá) is the owner of the roads and doors in this world. He is the repository of ashé. The colors red and black or white and black are his and codify his contradictory nature. In particular, Elegba stands at the crossroads of the human and the divine, as he is child-like messenger between the two worlds.

2023年2月17日 · Elegua (also known as Eleggua, Eshu, or Exu) is one of the most important Orishas within the Santeria and Yoruba religions. Within Haitian Voodou and other Afro-Carribbean traditions, Elegua is known as Papa Legba. His importance among the Orishas is due primarily to him being the first of them to be created.