Religion, Faith, and Spirituality : Eshu/Elegba(The Orisa Who Open The Doors)

Eshu/Elegba(The Orisa Who Open The Doors)

Esu (also called Eshu, Elegba) is believed to be the messenger of Yoruba gods, bearer of sacrifices, guardian of the ritual way of life and often also seen as the ‘trickster god’. If Esu isn’t properly honoured, trouble is expected upon the community or individual. If properly honoured, diviners make use of Esu staffs (ogo elegba) to announce the presence of Esu, remove obstacles, cure illness and to assist individuals in their communication with other gods.

Esu's power is often visually represented in ogo elegba as male and female pairs; this is a metaphor to his ability to morph between the two sexes, turn death into life (through child birth) and to overcome the tension between both sexes.



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