Eshu

trickster · Nigeria · West Africa

Yoruba Orisha (deity) of Trickery, Crossroads, Duality, and Languages. Differs From Elegua but Closely Related - some say they are brothers, some same being (256 paths for Elegua vs 101 for Eshu in Santería). Primary Trickster - causes mischief to teach lessons, plays jokes, creates chaos. Messenger between Ajogun (malevolent spirits), Orishas (benevolent), and humans. Speaks ALL languages. Dual Nature: both good and evil, right and wrong, cleverness and vanity, violence and lust. In Cuba: 'Eleguá moves silently, Echu breaks through forcefully.' In Palo Mayombe (Colombia): 'Exu.' In Haitian Vo

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