Eshu
Deity in the Yoruba religion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Eshu?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Èṣù is a pivotal Òrìṣà/Irúnmọlẹ̀ in the Yoruba spirituality 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] As the religion has spread around the world, the name of this Orisha has varied in different locations, but the beliefs remain similar.
Quick Facts Èṣù, Other names ...
Èṣù | |
---|---|
Trickery, Crossroads, Misfortune, Chaos, Death, Travelers, Messenger | |
Member of irunmole | |
Other names | Echú, Exú |
Venerated in | Yoruba religion, Santería, Candomblé |
Region | Yorubaland, Latin America |
Ethnic group | Yoruba people |
Close